Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

thanh lí

[tʰajŋ̟˧˧ li˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to liquidate

Connotation: humorous

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

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Meaning · English

(verb) to end/terminate in due course (a contract or agreement); compare huỷ (“to cancel”) and chấm dứt (“to terminate, in due course or not”)

Connotation: humorous

Meaning · English

Connotation: humorous

Ba cái đồ nhôm nhựa giữ làm gì ? Thanh lí đi.Why would you keep all this junk? Get rid of it, quick.

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What does “thanh lí” mean?

(verb) to liquidate

Is “thanh lí” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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