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Korean learner dictionary

잔혹

janhok · cruelty; harshness; brutality

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 73619
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 잔혹, 잔호기, 잔혹또, 잔홍만Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    인정이 없고 모질며 악함.

    English: cruelty; harshness; brutality — The quality of being merciless, pitiless, and malicious.

    Examples

    • 잔혹 범죄.
    • 잔혹 살해.
    • 잔혹 연극.
    • 잔혹 행동.
    • 잔혹 행위.
    • 두 나라의 전쟁 중 민간인들을 무참히 죽이는 잔혹 행위가 일어났다.
Origin
殘酷
Categories
인간 > 태도