Nantoka/严酷yán kùTraditional: 嚴酷严酷 (yán kù) is a Chinese word meaning “bitter; harsh; grim”.Meanings1bitter2harsh3grim4ruthless5severe6cut-throat (competition)Characters in 严酷严yán · tight (closely sealed)酷kù · ruthlessRelated words酷ruthless严重grave; serious; severe; critical严肃(of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious严格strict; stringent; tight; rigorous残酷cruel; harsh; merciless尊严dignity严厉severe冷酷unfeeling; callous严tight (closely sealed)严surname Yan严密tight; strict; closely controlled; rigorous and thorough严峻grimStudy Chinese with flashcards →