khổ công
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xo˧˩ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [kʰow˧˨ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [kʰow˨˩˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khổ công means hard; labored; with much effort and concentration.
Chinese characters: 苦工
Meanings of khổ công in English
Adjective
- hard, labored, with much effort and concentration
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 苦工.
Frequently asked questions
What does khổ công mean in English?
khổ công (adjective) means "hard; labored; with much effort and concentration".
How do you pronounce khổ công?
IPA: Hanoi [xo˧˩ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [kʰow˨˩˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: khổ — dipping tone (hỏi), công — level tone (ngang).
Is khổ công a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khổ công is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 苦工.