Definitions

1. Adjective:
   • Not severe, not serious, not critical: Describes a situation, condition, or problem that is not intense, dangerous, or grave. It implies a state of being manageable, mild, or of little consequence.
   • Not harsh, not strict: Can describe an attitude, rule, or treatment that is lenient, gentle, or not rigorous.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Vết thương của anh ấy không khốc lắm, chỉ cần băng lại là được. (His wound is not serious, just needs to be bandaged.)
  • Tình hình tài chính của công ty không khốc như mọi người lo sợ. (The company's financial situation is not as critical as people feared.)
  • Giáo viên đó nổi tiếng là không khốc với học sinh. (That teacher is known for being not strict with students.)

Advanced Usage

• "Coi là không khốc": To consider something as not serious/to downplay.
  • Anh ta thường coi là không khốc mọi lời chỉ trích. (He usually downplays all criticism.)
• "Ở mức không khốc": At a non-critical level.
  • Cuộc thảo luận diễn ra ở mức không khốc. (The discussion took place at a non-critical level.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khốc (adj): Severe, serious, critical, harsh, strict. (This is the root word from which "không khốc" is formed by negation.)
• Không nghiêm trọng (adj phrase): Not serious. (A close synonym, often interchangeable in many contexts.)
• Nhẹ (adj): Light, mild. (Can be synonymous in contexts describing severity.)

Synonyms

• Nhẹ nhàng: Gentle, mild.
• Bình thường: Normal, ordinary.
• Không đáng kể: Insignificant, not worth mentioning.
• Ôn hòa: Moderate, mild (often for temperament or situations).

Related Phrases

• Không đến nỗi nào: Not so bad, not to that extent. (Used to soften a negative assessment.)
• Có thể chấp nhận được: Acceptable. (Indicates a tolerable, non-critical state.)

Notes on Usage

• "Không khốc" is a compound adjective formed by adding the negation "không" (not) to the adjective "khốc". It is commonly used in both spoken and written Vietnamese.
• It primarily describes the level of severity or strictness. The context clarifies whether it refers to a situation's seriousness or a person's demeanor.
• The reference note "xem khốc" (see ) indicates that the full meaning is understood by knowing the root word "khốc". Understanding "khốc" (severe, critical) is essential to grasp the negation in "không khốc".