khốn cùng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xon˧˦ kʊwŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [kʰoŋ˦˧˥ kʊwŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [kʰoŋ˦˥ kʊwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khốn cùng means miserable; indigent; desperate.
Chinese characters: 困窮
Meanings of khốn cùng in English
Adjective
- miserable; indigent; desperate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 困窮.
Frequently asked questions
What does khốn cùng mean in English?
khốn cùng (adjective) means "miserable; indigent; desperate".
How do you pronounce khốn cùng?
IPA: Hanoi [xon˧˦ kʊwŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [kʰoŋ˦˥ kʊwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: khốn — rising tone (sắc), cùng — falling tone (huyền).
Is khốn cùng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khốn cùng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 困窮.