khắc
[xak̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a unit of time equal to one-quarter of an hour; 15 minutes
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a unit of time equal to one-sixth of the period from sunrise to sunset
Examples
Ngày sáu khắc tin mong nhạn vắng,
Đêm năm canh tiếng lắng chuông rền.The whole day went with no news,
The whole night saw no sound but the bell, ringing slowly but loudly.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to make something by carving
Examples
khắc (con) dấuto carve a seal
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to carve something (onto the surface of something else)
Examples
khắc tên lên/vào biato carve someone's name on a gravestone
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Common questions
What does “khắc” mean?
(noun) a unit of time equal to one-quarter of an hour; 15 minutes
Is “khắc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.