tay trắng tay đen
[taj˧˧ t͡ɕaŋ˧˦ taj˧˧ ʔɗɛn˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(noun) a choosing game similar to rock-paper-scissors, in which each player shows their hand with straight fingers, and palm-up hands ("white hands") beat palm-down hands ("black hands")
Noun
Where it’s used:
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Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
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Common questions
What does “tay trắng tay đen” mean?
(noun) a choosing game similar to rock-paper-scissors, in which each player shows their hand with straight fingers, and palm-up hands ("white hands") beat palm-down hands ("black hands")
Is “tay trắng tay đen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.