毫不留情 (háo bú) — relentless, ruthless, showing no mercy
Definition
An emphatic set phrase meaning 'showing no mercy' — stronger and more literary than simply 无情. Used in writing or to dramatize criticism, attacks, or satire.
verb
relentlessruthlessshowing no mercy
Examples
- 毫不留情。Tā duì xià shǔ de cuò wù pī píng dé háo bú.He criticized his subordinates' mistakes relentlessly.
- 毫不留情。Duì shǒu zài bǐ sài zhōng fā qǐ le háo bú de gōng jī.The opponent launched a relentless attack during the match.
- 毫不留情。Zhè piān píng lùn duì diàn yǐng jìn xíng le háo bú de fěng cì.This review satirized the movie ruthlessly.
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