khổ nhục kế
[xo˧˩ ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ke˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) the ruse of inflicting an injury upon oneself to win the trust of one's enemy
Noun
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “khổ nhục kế” mean?
(noun) the ruse of inflicting an injury upon oneself to win the trust of one's enemy
Is “khổ nhục kế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.