残
忍

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The word "残忍" is formed by combining the character "残", which means cruel or brutal, with the character "忍", which in this context denotes ruthlessness or a lack of mercy. Together, they create a compound where "残" provides the core meaning of cruelty, and "忍" intensifies it by conveying a hardened, unfeeling quality, resulting in the overall meaning of cruelty or brutality.

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战争是残忍的，我们要和平。

Zhànzhēng shì cánrěn de, wǒmen yào hépíng.

War is cruel; we want peace.

那个残忍的凶手最终被逮捕了。

Nàge cánrěn de xiōngshǒu zuìzhōng bèi dàibǔle.

That cruel murderer was finally arrested.

用如此残忍的手段对待动物是错误的。

Yòng rúcǐ cánrěn de shǒuduàn duìdài dòngwù shì cuòwù de.

It is wrong to treat animals with such cruel methods.

历史书中记载了许多统治者的残忍暴行。

Lìshǐ shū zhōng jìzǎile xǔduō tǒngzhì zhě de cánrěn bàoxíng.

History books record many cruel atrocities committed by rulers.

这场看似文明的冲突背后，隐藏着极度残忍的本质。

Zhè chǎng kànsì wénmíng de chōngtū bèihòu, yǐncángzhe jídù cánrěn de běnzhì.

Behind this seemingly civilized conflict lies an extremely cruel nature.

Word Definition - 残忍

cán rěn cruel; mean; merciless; ruthless

Individual Character Details

残 cán
忍 rěn