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bần hàn

[ʔɓən˨˩ haːn˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) extremely poor

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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!

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Common questions

What does “bần hàn” mean?

(adjective) extremely poor

Is “bần hàn” formal or informal?

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