Characters in This Word
Definitions
- cruel
- cruelty
Example Sentences
战争是非常残酷的事情现实。
Zhànzhēng shì cánkù de
War is cruel
Related Words
HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 7-9
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 6
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 6 list
残酷: HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 7-9 exam
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