gian khổ
adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ xo˧˩]Huế [jaːŋ˧˧ kʰow˧˨]Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ kʰow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gian khổ means hard; difficult; arduous.
Chinese characters: 艱苦
Meanings of gian khổ in English
Adjective
- hard; difficult; arduous
Noun
- hardship; misery; adversity
- kinh qua nhiều gian khổ chông gaito go through a hard time
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 艱苦.
Frequently asked questions
What does gian khổ mean in English?
gian khổ (adjective) means "hard; difficult; arduous".
How do you pronounce gian khổ?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ xo˧˩]; Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ kʰow˨˩˦]. Tones: gian — level tone (ngang), khổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is gian khổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. gian khổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 艱苦.