tay trắng
[taj˧˧ t͡ɕaŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) the state of having no money
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
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
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tay trắng” mean?
(noun) the state of having no money
Is “tay trắng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.