ác khẩu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ xəw˧˩]Huế [ʔaːk̚˦˧˥ kʰəw˧˨]Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ kʰəw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ác khẩu means bad-mouthed; tactless; inconsiderate.
Chinese characters: 惡口 (惡 “bad; evil” + 口 “mouth”)
Meanings of ác khẩu in English
Adjective
- of people too eager to say hurtful things; bad-mouthed, tactless, inconsiderate, etc. ≈ ác miệng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 惡口, composed of 惡 (“bad; evil”) and 口 (“mouth”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ác khẩu mean in English?
ác khẩu (adjective) means "bad-mouthed; tactless; inconsiderate".
How do you pronounce ác khẩu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ xəw˧˩]; Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ kʰəw˨˩˦]. Tones: ác — rising tone (sắc), khẩu — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is ác khẩu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ác khẩu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 惡口.