khổ hạnh
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xo˧˩ hajŋ̟˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰow˧˨ hɛɲ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰow˨˩˦ han˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khổ hạnh means to follow ascetic practices.
Chinese characters: 苦行
Meanings of khổ hạnh in English
Verb
- to follow ascetic practices
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 苦行.
Frequently asked questions
What does khổ hạnh mean in English?
khổ hạnh (verb) means "to follow ascetic practices".
How do you pronounce khổ hạnh?
IPA: Hanoi [xo˧˩ hajŋ̟˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰow˨˩˦ han˨˩˨]. Tones: khổ — dipping tone (hỏi), hạnh — heavy tone (nặng).
Is khổ hạnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khổ hạnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 苦行.