kè​xuē

to exploit

  • created sense approved 刻削 · kè​xuē · to exploit — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    kè​xuē

    to exploit

    To exploit ruthlessly; to strip or deprive of power or wealth.

    kè​xiāo, kè​xuè

    刻 (literal) → 刻 · kè · cruel 削 (literal) → 削 · xuē · to reduce

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  • created sense approved 刻削 · kè​xuē · harsh — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    kè​xuē

    harsh

    Harsh and severe; cruel and lacking in mercy.

    kè​xiāo, kè​xuè

    刻 (literal) → 刻 · kè · cruel 削 (literal) → 削 · xuē · to pare

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  • created sense approved 刻削 · kè​xuē · to carve — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    kè​xuē

    to carve

    (bound form) To carve or chisel; to sculpt into shape.

    kè​xiāo, kè​xuè

    刻 (literal) → 刻 · kè · to carve 削 (literal) → 削 · xuē · to pare

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  • created sense approved 刻削 · kè​xuē · sharp and vigorous — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    刻削

    kè​xuē

    sharp and vigorous

    (of writing) incisive, sharp, and forceful

    kè​xiāo, kè​xuè

    刻 (literal) → 刻 · kè · to carve 削 (literal) → 削 · xuē · to pare

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  • created sense approved 刻削 · kè​xuē · frugal — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    kè​xuē

    frugal

    To live a very simple or frugal life; to practice self-discipline or austerity

    kè​xiāo, kè​xuè

    刻 (literal) → 刻 · kè · cruel 削 (literal) → 削 · xuē · to reduce

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  • created sense approved 刻削 · kè​xuē · precipitous — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    kè​xuē

    precipitous

    (of mountains or buildings) steep, jagged, or towering

    kè​xiāo, kè​xuè

    刻 (literal) → 刻 · kè · to carve 削 (literal) → 削 · xuē · to pare

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