Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

hắc

[hak̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) severely strict, to the point of making subordinates suffer hardship

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khắt khe, nghiêm khắc

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Ông ta chỉ là cấp phó, nhưng hắc hơn cả cấp trưởng.He is only a deputy but is stricter than a chief.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) to wear an expression of extreme pain on one's face

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mặt đau khổ cực độ

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) excessively difficult

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quá khó

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Bài toán hắc quá.This homework is too difficult.

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What does “hắc” mean?

(adjective) severely strict, to the point of making subordinates suffer hardship

Is “hắc” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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