Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chạy bằng cơm

[t͡ɕaj˧˨ʔ ʔɓaŋ˨˩ kəːm˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) Powered by manpower and fueled by rice, like manpowered.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chạy bằng sức người và nhiên liệu là gạo

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AdjectiveRegister: informalConnotation: humorous

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

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Topics: Food

Common questions

What does “chạy bằng cơm” mean?

(adjective) Powered by manpower and fueled by rice, like manpowered.

Is “chạy bằng cơm” formal or informal?

chạy bằng cơm is generally informal; connotation: humorous.

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