chổi cùn rế rách
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Worn-out broom and torn pot-rest — the household's humblest veterans; and one's own dear shabby things.
Literally: stub broom, ragged trivet
Sources & notes
Discovered via Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “chổi cùn rế rách” mean?
Worn-out broom and torn pot-rest — the household's humblest veterans; and one's own dear shabby things. Literally: stub broom, ragged trivet
Is “chổi cùn rế rách” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.