khả ố
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaː˧˩ ʔo˧˦]Huế [kʰaː˧˨ ʔow˨˩˦]Saigon [kʰaː˨˩˦ ʔow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khả ố means unsightly; revolting.
Chinese characters: 可惡 (可 “-able” + 惡 “to hate”)
Meanings of khả ố in English
Adjective
- unsightly; revolting
Synonyms and antonyms of khả ố
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 可惡, composed of 可 (“-able”) and 惡 (“to hate”)
Frequently asked questions
What does khả ố mean in English?
khả ố (adjective) means "unsightly; revolting".
How do you pronounce khả ố?
IPA: Hanoi [xaː˧˩ ʔo˧˦]; Saigon [kʰaː˨˩˦ ʔow˦˥]. Tones: khả — dipping tone (hỏi), ố — rising tone (sắc).
Is khả ố a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khả ố is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 可惡.