Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tay trắng

[taj˧˧ t͡ɕaŋ˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) the state of having no money

Noun

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

Ông gây dựng cơ nghiệp này bằng hai bàn tay trắng.He built this business with his bare hands.

Hắn suốt ngày đàn đúm rượu chè, cờ bạc, giờ chỉ còn lại hai bàn tay trắng.He always indulged in alcoholism and gambling, and he wound up empty-handed

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Common questions

What does “tay trắng” mean?

(noun) the state of having no money

Is “tay trắng” formal or informal?

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