đầu bạc răng long

[ʔɗəw˨˩ ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ zaŋ˧˧ lawŋ͡m˧˧]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) gray hair, weak teeth

Register: formal

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

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) old age

Register: formal

Examples

nguyện sống bên nhau đến đầu bạc răng longto vow to be together till both parties are too old to do anything

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “đầu bạc răng long” mean?

(noun) gray hair, weak teeth

Is “đầu bạc răng long” formal or informal?

đầu bạc răng long is generally formal.