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trời đánh

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Meaning · English

(phrase) the Heavenly Lord strikes

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

trời đánh tránh bữa ăndon't make a fuss at mealtime

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Meaning · English

(adjective) loathsome; nasty; awful; goddamn; lousy; pesky

Cái thằng trời đánh này !You god-damned (literally, “heaven-stricken”) punk! (to a male addressee)

Cái con trời đánh này !You god-damned (literally, “heaven-stricken”) wench! (to a female addressee)

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What does “trời đánh” mean?

(phrase) the Heavenly Lord strikes

Is “trời đánh” formal or informal?

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

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