ác nghiệt
adjective
Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔaːk̚˦˧˥ ŋiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ ŋiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ác nghiệt means evil; harsh; bitter.
Meanings of ác nghiệt in English
Adjective
- evil, harsh, bitter
- bà mẹ kế ác nghiệtevil stepmom
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 惡 (“evil”) and 孽 (“evil”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ác nghiệt mean in English?
ác nghiệt (adjective) means "evil; harsh; bitter".
How do you pronounce ác nghiệt?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ ŋiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: ác — rising tone (sắc), nghiệt — heavy tone (nặng).