Tiếng Việt · Idiom Attested

cơm thừa canh cặn

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

leftover rice and soup dregs

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cơm và canh còn lại

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Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

someone else's leavings; worthless remnants

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điều gì đó vô giá trị

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⚠ Register: derogatoryConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Topics: Food

What does “cơm thừa canh cặn” mean?

leftover rice and soup dregs

Is “cơm thừa canh cặn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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