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Pronunciation Northern /xɔ˧˥/ Central /kʰɔ̰˩˧/ Southern /kʰɔ˧˥/
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difficult
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difficult

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difficult

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
difficult Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme Problems, Opinions & EvaluationTheme

Requiring a significant amount of effort, skill, or concentration in order to be completed or understood successfully.

vi Bài toán này thực sự rất khó đối với học sinh.

en This math problem is really difficult for the students.

hard to please

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
hard to please Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Describing a person who is strict or not easily satisfied with the actions or efforts of others.

vi Ông chủ của tôi là một người rất khó tính.

en My boss is a person who is very hard to please.

poor

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
poor Work & MoneyTheme

Being in a state of lacking money or the basic necessities required for a comfortable daily life.

vi Gia đình anh ấy rất khó nên anh phải đi làm sớm.

en His family is very poor, so he had to start working early.

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khớ / khô / khở / khò …
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khó khăn / khó chịu / khó xử / khó lòng …
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