khổ chủ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xo˧˩ t͡ɕu˧˩]Huế [kʰow˧˨ t͡ɕʊw˧˨]Saigon [kʰow˨˩˦ cʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khổ chủ means a victim; sufferer.
Chinese characters: 苦主 (苦 “suffering” + 主 “entity”)
Meanings of khổ chủ in English
Noun
- a victim; sufferer (of an accident or tragedy)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 苦主, composed of 苦 (“suffering”) and 主 (“entity”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khổ chủ mean in English?
khổ chủ (noun) means "a victim; sufferer".
How do you pronounce khổ chủ?
IPA: Hanoi [xo˧˩ t͡ɕu˧˩]; Saigon [kʰow˨˩˦ cʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: khổ — dipping tone (hỏi), chủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is khổ chủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khổ chủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 苦主.