khốn
pitiful
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Meaning
- pitiful (deserving pity, unfortunate, poor)
Examples
Anh ấy sống cuộc đời khốn khổ.
He leads a pitiful life.
Gia đình tôi từng rất khốn đốn.
My family was once very poor.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "pitiful", but differ in register and usage.
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FAQ
How do you say "pitiful" in Vietnamese?
"pitiful" is khốn in Vietnamese.
What does khốn mean in English?
khốn means "pitiful" (adjective). pitiful (deserving pity, unfortunate, poor).
How is khốn pronounced?
You can listen to khốn on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is khốn used in a sentence?
For example: Anh ấy sống cuộc đời khốn khổ. (He leads a pitiful life.); Gia đình tôi từng rất khốn đốn. (My family was once very poor.).
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