độc ác
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ʔaːk̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ʔaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʔaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
độc ác means wicked; evil; cruel.
Chinese characters: 毒惡 (毒 “poisonous” + 惡 “wicked”)
Meanings of độc ác in English
Adjective
- wicked; evil; cruel
- Chúng nó thật độc ác.They are truly evil.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 毒惡, composed of 毒 (“poisonous”) and 惡 (“wicked”).
Frequently asked questions
What does độc ác mean in English?
độc ác (adjective) means "wicked; evil; cruel".
How do you pronounce độc ác?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ʔaːk̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʔaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: độc — heavy tone (nặng), ác — rising tone (sắc).
Is độc ác a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. độc ác is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 毒惡.