khắt khe
adjective
Hanoi [xat̚˧˦ xɛ˧˧]Huế [kʰak̚˦˧˥ kʰɛ˧˧]Saigon [kʰak̚˦˥ kʰɛ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khắt khe means harsh; austere; strict.
Meanings of khắt khe in English
Adjective
- harsh; austere; strict
Etymology
Reduplication of khắt; compare máu me, màu mè, vuốt ve.
Frequently asked questions
What does khắt khe mean in English?
khắt khe (adjective) means "harsh; austere; strict".
How do you pronounce khắt khe?
IPA: Hanoi [xat̚˧˦ xɛ˧˧]; Saigon [kʰak̚˦˥ kʰɛ˧˧]. Tones: khắt — rising tone (sắc), khe — level tone (ngang).