hà khắc

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The Vietnamese word "hà khắc" is an adjective that means "very harsh," "draconian," or "severe." It is used to describe situations, rules, or actions that are extremely strict or unyielding.

Usage Instructions:

• "Hà khắc" is typically used to describe punishments, laws, or policies that are overly severe or oppressive.
• It can also refer to attitudes or behaviors that are excessively strict.

Examples:

1. Một hình phạt hà khắc - This means "a severe punishment." In this context, it refers to a punishment that is extremely strict and perhaps unfair.
2. Các chính phủ độc tài thường áp dụng chính sách hà khắc đối với thành phần chính trị đối lập. - This translates to "Dictatorial governments often apply draconian policies to political opposition." Here, "hà khắc" is used to describe the oppressive and severe nature of the policies imposed by authoritarian regimes.

Advanced Usage:

• "Hà khắc" can also be used metaphorically to describe personal traits, such as a person being very strict or unyielding in their beliefs or rules.
• For example, you might say, "Anh ấy có một phong cách lãnh đạo hà khắc," meaning "He has a draconian leadership style."

Word Variants:

• The word "khắc" alone can mean "harsh" or "severe," but when combined with "hà," it intensifies the meaning.
• There are no direct variants of "hà khắc," but you may encounter phrases that imply similar meanings.

Different Meanings:

• While "hà khắc" generally implies severity, in some contexts, it might also be used to convey a sense of rigidity in rules or behaviors without the implication of cruelty.

Synonyms:

• Nghiêm khắc - meaning "strict" or "stern."
• Khắc nghiệt - meaning "harsh" or "cruel."
• Tàn bạo - meaning "brutal," often used in a more extreme context.

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adj

1. very harsh, draconian, severe
   • một hình phạt hà khắc
     a severe punishment
   • các chính phủ độc tài thường áp dụng chính sách hà khắc đối với thành phần chính trị đối lập
     dictatorial governments often apply draconian policies to political opposition