tòng tuyên tế

/tɔ̂ŋ tɨjən tɛ̂/
phrase★Intermediate
informal

To be extremely generous, often to the point of self-sacrifice or giving away one's possessions.

Bà cô tòng tuyên tế với những người nghèo.

The old woman is extremely generous with the poor.

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This phrase emphasizes extreme generosity, sometimes to an excessive degree.

Collocations

tòng tuyên tế vớito be extremely generous with

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💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe acts of extreme generosity.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'tòng' (to give), 'tuyên' (to announce), and 'tế' (to offer), emphasizing the act of giving generously.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to describe someone who gives excessively or selflessly.

Word Breakdown

tòng
to give
root
+
tuyên
to announce
root
+
tế
to offer
root
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