cùng khổ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˨˩ xo˧˩]Huế [kʊwŋ͡m˦˩ kʰow˧˨]Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˨˩ kʰow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cùng khổ means impoverished; destitute.
Chinese characters: 窮苦
Meanings of cùng khổ in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 窮苦.
Frequently asked questions
What does cùng khổ mean in English?
cùng khổ (adjective) means "impoverished; destitute".
How do you pronounce cùng khổ?
IPA: Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˨˩ xo˧˩]; Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˨˩ kʰow˨˩˦]. Tones: cùng — falling tone (huyền), khổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is cùng khổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cùng khổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 窮苦.