mất sổ gạo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
a tragic, distressing, miserable situation (like losing one's book of rations)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “mất sổ gạo” mean?
a tragic, distressing, miserable situation (like losing one's book of rations)
Is “mất sổ gạo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.