ăn trắng mặc trơn
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Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ t͡ɕaŋ˧˦ mak̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕəːn˧˧]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ ʈaŋ˦˧˥ mak̚˨˩ʔ ʈəːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ ʈaŋ˦˥ mak̚˨˩˨ ʈəːŋ˧˧] browser voice
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ăn trắng mặc trơn means comfort; and wealth.
Meanings of ăn trắng mặc trơn in English
Phrase
- idiomatic to live a life of leisure, comfort, and wealth
- idiomatic to be accustomed to a high standard of living without having to perform manual labor
- Cả đời chỉ biết ăn trắng mặc trơn, chẳng hiểu gì về nỗi khổ của người nông dân.Having lived in the lap of luxury all their life, they understand nothing of the farmers' hardships.
Synonyms and antonyms of ăn trắng mặc trơn
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Etymology
ăn (“to eat”) + trắng (“white”) + mặc (“to wear”) + trơn (“smooth; polished”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn trắng mặc trơn mean in English?
ăn trắng mặc trơn (phrase) means "comfort; and wealth".
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IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ t͡ɕaŋ˧˦ mak̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕəːn˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ ʈaŋ˦˥ mak̚˨˩˨ ʈəːŋ˧˧]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), trắng — rising tone (sắc), mặc — heavy tone (nặng), trơn — level tone (ngang).