huk6 jing4酷刑
Jyutpinghuk6 jing4
Yalehuhk yìhng
Definition
Cruel and savage torture; punishment that causes extreme pain.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal contexts such as legal, historical, or human rights discussions rather than daily conversation. It carries a heavy, serious tone that implies extreme physical or psychological suffering. When describing less severe but still painful situations, speakers often prefer more descriptive phrases like 慘無人道 or 虐待.
Examples
They endured savage torture and still refused to tell the truth.
Who would endure this kind of savage torture?
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