hà tiện
[haː˨˩ tiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) frugal; cheap
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) frugally; cheaply
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Common questions
What does “hà tiện” mean?
(adjective) frugal; cheap
Is “hà tiện” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.