Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

khổ nhục kế

[xo˧˩ ɲʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ke˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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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

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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.

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