hất cẳng
[hət̚˧˦ kaŋ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to supplant; to oust
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhật hất cẳng Pháp khỏi Đông Dương.The Japanese ousted the French from Indochina.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “hất cẳng” mean?
(verb) to supplant; to oust
Is “hất cẳng” formal or informal?
hất cẳng is generally informal.