Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

hiểm hóc

[hiəm˧˩ hawk͡p̚˧˦]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) dangerous and challenging; rugged and unforgiving

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nguy hiểm và đầy thách thức

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

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) dangerously manipulative; diabolical

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xảo quyệt

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) fierce; bold; impressive

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

manh mẽ

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What does “hiểm hóc” mean?

(adjective) dangerous and challenging; rugged and unforgiving

Is “hiểm hóc” formal or informal?

hiểm hóc is generally informal.