tàn khốc
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːn˨˩ xəwk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [taːŋ˦˩ kʰəwk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ kʰəwk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tàn khốc means catastrophic; disastrous; devastating.
Chinese characters: 殘酷
Meanings of tàn khốc in English
Adjective
- catastrophic; disastrous; devastating
- thảm hoạ tàn khốca catastrophic disaster; a catastrophe
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 殘酷 (“cruel”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tàn khốc mean in English?
tàn khốc (adjective) means "catastrophic; disastrous; devastating".
How do you pronounce tàn khốc?
IPA: Hanoi [taːn˨˩ xəwk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ kʰəwk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: tàn — falling tone (huyền), khốc — rising tone (sắc).
Is tàn khốc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tàn khốc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 殘酷.