hắc
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hak̚˧˦]Huế [hak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [hak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hắc means severely strict.
Chinese characters: 黑
Meanings of hắc in English
Adjective
- severely strict, to the point of making subordinates suffer hardship
- Ông ta chỉ là cấp phó, nhưng hắc hơn cả cấp trưởng.He is only a deputy but is stricter than a chief.
- to wear an expression of extreme pain on one's face
- excessively difficult
- Bài toán hắc quá.This homework is too difficult.
- pungent
- Loại rau này ăn sống hắc lắm.This type of vegetable is pungent when eaten raw.
Words with hắc
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 黑.
Frequently asked questions
What does hắc mean in English?
hắc (adjective) means "severely strict".
How do you pronounce hắc?
IPA: Hanoi [hak̚˧˦]; Saigon [hak̚˦˥]. Tones: hắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is hắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 黑.