đem con bỏ chợ

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

to help others and abandon them halfway; to help irresponsibly

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

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “đem con bỏ chợ” mean?

to help others and abandon them halfway; to help irresponsibly

Is “đem con bỏ chợ” formal or informal?

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