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đất khách quê người

[ʔɗət̚˧˦ xajk̟̚˧˦ kwe˧˧ ŋɨəj˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) strangers' land, people's town

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

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Meaning · English

(noun) a foreign place

Nó cảm thấy lạc lõng nơi đất khách quê người.She felt like she was lost in this foreign place, miles away from her homeland.

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What does “đất khách quê người” mean?

(noun) strangers' land, people's town

Is “đất khách quê người” formal or informal?

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

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