khiếp
[xiəp̚˧˦]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to be seized by fear; to be frightened
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) terribly; awfully
Register: informal
Examples
Trời lạnh khiếp.It's terribly cold.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “khiếp” mean?
(verb) to be seized by fear; to be frightened
Is “khiếp” formal or informal?
khiếp is generally informal.