酷

kù

HSK 6

酷 — kù

1. ruthless; merciless

   他做事很酷，遇到阻碍不会留情。 tā zuòshì hěnkù yùdào zǔài búhuì liúqíng — He is ruthless in his work and won't show mercy when he meets obstacles.

2. strong (of alcohol, e.g. wine); potent

   这瓶酒很酷，酒劲儿很足。 zhè píng jiǔ hěnkù jiǔ jìnér hěn zú — This bottle of wine is strong; it has a powerful kick.

3. (loanword) cool; hip; stylish

   他穿得很酷，大家都注意到他了。 tā chuān dé hěnkù dàjiā dōu zhùyì dào tā le — He dresses very cool; everyone noticed him.