bần hàn
[ʔɓən˨˩ haːn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) extremely poor
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Vùng lên hỡi các nô lệ của thế gian
Vùng lên hỡi ai cực khổ bần hànArise, the damned of the earth!
Arise, prisoners of hunger!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “bần hàn” mean?
(adjective) extremely poor
Is “bần hàn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.