chịu khó
verbadjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕiw˧˨ʔ xɔ˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕiw˨˩ʔ kʰɔ˨˩˦]Saigon [ciw˨˩˨ kʰɔ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chịu khó means to take pains; to make an effort persistently; to attempt regardless of hardship.
Meanings of chịu khó in English
Verb
- to take pains (to); to make an effort persistently (to); to attempt regardless of hardship (to)
Adjective
- hard-working; industrious; diligent
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chịu khó could be written as 𠹾𧁷. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chịu (“to endure; to be willing to”) + khó (“difficult”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chịu khó mean in English?
chịu khó (verb) means "to take pains; to make an effort persistently; to attempt regardless of hardship".
How do you pronounce chịu khó?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiw˧˨ʔ xɔ˧˦]; Saigon [ciw˨˩˨ kʰɔ˦˥]. Tones: chịu — heavy tone (nặng), khó — rising tone (sắc).