quái ác

[kwaːj˧˦ ʔaːk̚˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) wicked; cruel; malicious in an unusual or severe way

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Căn bệnh quái ác đã cướp đi sinh mạng của anh ấy.The wicked disease took his life.

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 “quái ác” mean?

(adjective) wicked; cruel; malicious in an unusual or severe way

Is “quái ác” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.