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cháy túi

verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕaj˧˦ tuj˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕaj˨˩˦ tuj˨˩˦]Saigon [ca(ː)j˦˥ tuj˦˥] browser voice
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cháy túi means to be broke; to be cleaned out; to be out of pocket.

Meanings of cháy túi in English

Verb

  1. colloquial to be broke; to be cleaned out; to be out of pocket

Etymology

cháy (“to be burnt”) + túi (“bag; pocket”).

Frequently asked questions

What does cháy túi mean in English?

cháy túi (verb) means "to be broke; to be cleaned out; to be out of pocket".

How do you pronounce cháy túi?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaj˧˦ tuj˧˦]; Saigon [ca(ː)j˦˥ tuj˦˥]. Tones: cháy — rising tone (sắc), túi — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.