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冷酷无情 (cold-hearted) vs 冷漠 (indifferent) — use 冷酷无情 for a more active lack of compassion, while 冷漠 implies a passive disinterest.
This idiom is typically used in negative contexts to criticize someone's lack of empathy. Be cautious in formal settings, as using it may come off as harsh. Common collocations include phrases like '冷酷无情的行为' (cold-hearted behavior) or '冷酷无情的决定' (callous decision).
Although this idiom is not specifically part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be useful for learners at HSK 5 and above to understand expressions of emotional states. Students should focus on the components and structure of idioms, as they often convey deeper meanings.
Learners often mistakenly use 冷酷无情 to describe someone in a positive light, such as '他很冷酷无情，所以他成功了' (He is cold-hearted, so he succeeded), which misinterprets the negative meaning of the idiom. The correct usage would focus on its critical aspect, such as '他的冷酷无情让人感到失望' (His cold-heartedness disappoints people).
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How to say cold-hearted in Chinese
“cold-hearted” in Chinese is冷酷无情
冷酷无情 is an idiom that describes someone who is cold-hearted or unfeeling. It often refers to individuals who show no compassion or empathy in their actions or decisions, making it common in discussions about ruthless behavior in both personal and professional contexts.
When to use 冷酷无情
This idiom is typically used in negative contexts to criticize someone's lack of empathy. Be cautious in formal settings, as using it may come off as harsh. Common collocations include phrases like '冷酷无情的行为' (cold-hearted behavior) or '冷酷无情的决定' (callous decision).
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冷酷无情 (cold-hearted) vs 冷漠 (indifferent) — use 冷酷无情 for a more active lack of compassion, while 冷漠 implies a passive disinterest.
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Learners often mistakenly use 冷酷无情 to describe someone in a positive light, such as '他很冷酷无情，所以他成功了' (He is cold-hearted, so he succeeded), which misinterprets the negative meaning of the idiom. The correct usage would focus on its critical aspect, such as '他的冷酷无情让人感到失望' (His cold-heartedness disappoints people).
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