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rẻ như bùn
/zɛ̂ nʲɨ̂ bɨ̀n/◆idiom
extremely cheap
Cái áo này rẻ như bùn, nhưng chất lượng không tốt lắm.
This shirt is dirt cheap, but the quality isn't great.
informal
Describes something that is very inexpensive, often to the point of being of questionable quality or value.
Mình mua cái điện thoại rẻ như bùn, nhưng nó hỏng sau một tuần.
I bought a phone that was dirt cheap, but it broke after a week.
Cửa hàng này bán đồ rẻ như bùn, nhưng không ai tin tưởng.
This store sells things that are cheap as dirt, but no one trusts it.
This idiom emphasizes the low cost of an item, often implying that the quality may not be good.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use this phrase when describing something that is very inexpensive, often with a hint of skepticism about its quality.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful, overusing this phrase can make your speech sound negative or dismissive.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'rẻ' (cheap) with 'bùn' (mud), suggesting something as common and low-value as mud.
Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in informal contexts to describe very low prices, often with a negative connotation about quality.
Word Breakdown
rẻ
cheap
rootnhư
like
rootbùn
mud
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