冷酷 (lěng kù) — cold-hearted, callous, unfeeling
Definition
冷酷 describes a person's cold, unfeeling character — harsher than 冷漠 (indifferent) and 无情 (merciless in action). Use it for someone who lacks warmth in how they treat others.
adjective
cold-heartedcallousunfeeling
Examples
- 冷酷。Tā kàn qǐ lái hěn lěng kù.He looks very cold-hearted.
- 冷酷。Bié duì tā nà me lěng kù.Don't be so callous toward him.
- 冷酷。lěng kù De yǎn shén ràng rén bù shū fu.A cold-hearted gaze makes people uncomfortable.
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