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To be extremely poor or destitute, often after a sudden change in fortune.
Khi anh ta bị bệnh nặng, gia đình anh ấy đã chuột sa chĩnh gạo.
When he got seriously ill, his family became extremely poor.
This phrase is often used to describe a dramatic decline in financial status.
This phrase is often used to describe a dramatic and sudden decline in financial status, such as after losing a job or facing a major financial setback.
The phrase combines 'chuột' (mouse), 'sa' (to fall), and 'chĩnh gạo' (to be destitute), creating a vivid image of someone falling into extreme poverty.
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe sudden financial hardship.