yán

common
adjective

Meaning of 严酷

严酷 means harsh; severe; strict; stern; cruel; ruthless; brutal; relentless. Pronounced yán kù.

  • harsh; severe; strict; stern
  • cruel; ruthless; brutal; relentless

Definitions & Examples

Yán
de
xiàn
shí
ràng
fàng
mèng
xiǎng
 

The harsh reality forced him to give up his dreams.

Jiào
guān
yán
de
xùn
liàn
xīn
bīng
 

The instructor trained the recruits with strict discipline.

yán
de
jiào
xùn
shǐ使
zhōng
shēn
nán
wàng
 

That harsh lesson remained unforgettable for his entire life.