摧残

摧残 cuīcán

Destroy

摧残 in a sentence HSK 6 繁體摧殘 cuican

What 摧残 means

Destroy

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摧残 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

摧

cuī

Destroys

残

cán

Criple (cruel - remnant)

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How to write 摧残

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摧残 in a sentence

长期熬夜摧残着他的身体。

Chángqī áoyè cuīcánzhe tā de shēntǐ.

Staying up late for years is ruining his health.

一场大风摧残了满园的花。

Yì chǎng dà fēng cuīcán le mǎn yuán de huā.

A gale ravaged the flowers throughout the garden.

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Questions about 摧残

What does 摧残 mean in English?

摧残 is pronounced cuīcán and means Destroy.

How do you pronounce 摧残?

摧残 is cuīcán in pinyin — written cuican without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 摧残?

摧残 is written with 2 characters: 摧 (cuī) Destroys, 残 (cán) Criple (cruel - remnant). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

How is 摧残 written in traditional Chinese?

摧殘. The simplified form 摧残 is used in mainland China and Singapore; 摧殘 is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Both are pronounced cuīcán.

Is 摧残 an HSK word?

Yes — 摧残 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.

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