Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Vét túi đổ rương

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Meaning · English

To empty one's pockets and exhaust all resources

Literally: sweep bag pour chest

Examples

Gia đình ông đã vét túi đổ rương để chữa bệnh cho conThe family emptied their pockets and exhausted all resources to treat their child's illness

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Sources & notes

Headword listed in the vdict.com proverb dictionary index (discovery source; headword only — no source content copied). Entered as candidate 2026-08-05; definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Vét túi đổ rương” mean?

To empty one's pockets and exhaust all resources Literally: sweep bag pour chest

Is “Vét túi đổ rương” formal or informal?

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

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