khắc nghiệt
[xak̚˧˦ ŋiət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) harsh, inclement
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
mùa đông khắc nghiệt ở Cộng hoà Sakhathe harsh winter at the Republic of Sakha
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “khắc nghiệt” mean?
(adjective) harsh, inclement
Is “khắc nghiệt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.