khào khào
[xaːw˨˩ xaːw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) hoarse and weak
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
- Anh cứ tin ở tôi. Không tìm được chúng nó… tôi không về đâu… - Hài nói khào khào, đứt quãng."Believe me. If I can't find them…, I won't come back…" Hài said hoarsely, weakly, fitfully.
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 “khào khào” mean?
(adjective) hoarse and weak
Is “khào khào” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.