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túng thiếu

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broke
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broke

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
broke Properties & StatesTheme

Lacking enough money to buy necessary things or to pay for basic needs, often resulting in financial difficulty.

vi Nhiều người gặp khó khăn vì cảnh túng thiếu tiền bạc.

en Many people face difficulties due to being broke.

Parts
túng / thiếu / A compound of túng + thiếu
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OriginA compound of túng + thiếu

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túng / túng quẫn / túng bấn / túng thế …
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Use
dung túng / thao túng / lúng túng / phóng túng …
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