苛刻

kē kè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. harsh
2. severe
3. demanding

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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宽容

kuān róng

lenient

对他人错误或缺点宽厚包容

Related words

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挑剔

tiāo ti

picky

指过分注重细节，难以取悦，常形容人

Synonyms

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严厉

yán lì

severe

指态度或标准非常严格，不宽容

严格

yán gé

strict

强调在遵守规则或标准时不放松，用于制度、要求等

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“苛刻”常用于形容要求、条件或评价过分严厉，不用于形容人的外表或天气等。

Formality

多用于书面语或正式场合，口语中可直接用“太严了”等表达。

Example Sentences

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老板的要求很苛刻，没有人能达到。

The boss's requirements are very harsh, and nobody can meet them.

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Child Words of 苛刻

quarter (hour)