khắc nghiệt
adjective
Hanoi [xak̚˧˦ ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰak̚˦˧˥ ŋiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰak̚˦˥ ŋiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khắc nghiệt means harsh; inclement.
Meanings of khắc nghiệt in English
Adjective
- harsh, inclement
- mùa đông khắc nghiệt ở Cộng hoà Sakhathe harsh winter at the Republic of Sakha
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 刻 and 孽.
Frequently asked questions
What does khắc nghiệt mean in English?
khắc nghiệt (adjective) means "harsh; inclement".
How do you pronounce khắc nghiệt?
IPA: Hanoi [xak̚˧˦ ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰak̚˦˥ ŋiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: khắc — rising tone (sắc), nghiệt — heavy tone (nặng).