khổ sở
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xo˧˩ səː˧˩]Huế [kʰow˧˨ ʂəː˧˨]Saigon [kʰow˨˩˦ ʂəː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khổ sở means wretched; miserable.
Chinese characters: 苦楚
Meanings of khổ sở in English
Adjective
- wretched; miserable
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 苦楚.
Frequently asked questions
What does khổ sở mean in English?
khổ sở (adjective) means "wretched; miserable".
How do you pronounce khổ sở?
IPA: Hanoi [xo˧˩ səː˧˩]; Saigon [kʰow˨˩˦ ʂəː˨˩˦]. Tones: khổ — dipping tone (hỏi), sở — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is khổ sở a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khổ sở is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 苦楚.