Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tân khổ

[tən˧˧ xo˧˩]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) distressing; laborious; difficult

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khó khăn, vất vả, đau đớn

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AdjectiveRegister: formal

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

Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “tân khổ” mean?

(adjective) distressing; laborious; difficult

Is “tân khổ” formal or informal?

tân khổ is generally formal.