giọt nước tràn li
[zɔt̚˧˨ʔ nɨək̚˧˦ t͡ɕaːn˨˩ li˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) the water drop that spilled out of the overflowing cup
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) the straw that broke the camel's back; the last straw
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
the last straw
The final small problem that makes a situation unbearable.
English
Near equivalent
straw that broke the camel's back
The last in a line of unacceptable occurrences; the final tipping point in a sensitive situation.
English
Near equivalent
tức nước vỡ bờ
the straw that broke the camel's back
Tiếng Việt · via straw that broke the camel's back
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Common questions
What does “giọt nước tràn li” mean?
(noun) the water drop that spilled out of the overflowing cup
Is “giọt nước tràn li” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“the last straw” (English) — near equivalent.