rỗng như đít Bụt
adjective
Hanoi [zəwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥ ɲɨ˧˧ ʔɗit̚˧˦ ʔɓut̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʐəwŋ͡m˧˨ ɲɨ˧˧ ʔɗit̚˦˧˥ ʔɓʊk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɹəwŋ͡m˨˩˦ ɲɨ˧˧ ʔɗɨt̚˦˥ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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rỗng như đít Bụt means completely empty.
Meanings of rỗng như đít Bụt in English
Adjective
- idiomatic completely empty
Etymology
Literally, “to be as empty as the bottom [of the statue] of Buddha”.
Frequently asked questions
What does rỗng như đít Bụt mean in English?
rỗng như đít Bụt (adjective) means "completely empty".
How do you pronounce rỗng như đít Bụt?
IPA: Hanoi [zəwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥ ɲɨ˧˧ ʔɗit̚˧˦ ʔɓut̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɹəwŋ͡m˨˩˦ ɲɨ˧˧ ʔɗɨt̚˦˥ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: rỗng — creaky rising tone (ngã), như — level tone (ngang), đít — rising tone (sắc), bụt — heavy tone (nặng).