苛刻

kēkè

HSK 7

苛刻 — kēkè

  1. harsh; severe; demanding (strict requirements or standards)

    老板对员工的要求非常苛刻,大家都很累。 lǎobǎn duì yuángōng de yāoqiú fēicháng kēkè dàjiā dōu hěn lèi — The boss's demands on the staff are very harsh; everyone is exhausted.