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Definition

Vietnamese

Vừa buồn cười vừa chua xót — tình huống hài hước nhưng thật ra đau lòng, không thể không cười.

English

Something so funny or absurd that it makes you cry.

How it's used: Usually playful or humorous in context.

Example

Vietnamese

Câu chuyện đó đúng kiểu cười ra nước mắt.

English

That story was both funny and sad.

Usage & Context

Common Situations

Typical for Cross-generational speakers in Nationwide contexts — informal, community-sourced usage.

Tone & Vibe

Humorous · Reaction · Nationwide.

Cultural & Linguistic Detail

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country or origin scope
vietnam
macro region
multi_region
origin certainty
likely
slang types
reaction extremeexpression
community context
internet_slang, meme_language
register
informal
intensity
strong
connotation
funny
context of use
joking
literal or figurative
figurative
source type
heard_in_real_life
current usage status
current
commonness
widespread
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