cứng nhắc
adjective
Hanoi [kɨŋ˧˦ ɲak̚˧˦]Huế [kɨŋ˦˧˥ ɲak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kɨŋ˦˥ ɲak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cứng nhắc means inflexible; rigid; stiff.
Meanings of cứng nhắc in English
Adjective
- inflexible; rigid; stiff ≈ cứng ngắc
- figurative stubborn; conservative
Etymology
cứng (“hard”) + nhắc (“to raise”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cứng nhắc mean in English?
cứng nhắc (adjective) means "inflexible; rigid; stiff".
How do you pronounce cứng nhắc?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨŋ˧˦ ɲak̚˧˦]; Saigon [kɨŋ˦˥ ɲak̚˦˥]. Tones: cứng — rising tone (sắc), nhắc — rising tone (sắc).