HSK 6
残忍
殘忍
Meaning
- cruel
- mean
- merciless
- ruthless
- Traditional
- 殘忍
- Pinyin
- cán rěn
Character reference
Components and radical classification
残
cánto injure, to ruin, to spoil; cruel, oppressive, savage; disabled, incomplete
Primary radical歹 · death
忍
rěnto endure, to bear, to suffer, to tolerate
Primary radical心 · heart
殘
cánto injure, to ruin, to spoil; cruel, oppressive, savage; disabled, incomplete
Primary radical歹 · death
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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