ác giả ác báo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: ác quả ác báo · ác hữu ác báo
Meaning · English
what goes around comes around; you reap what you sow; as you sow, so shall you reap.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
what goes around comes around
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
as you sow, so shall you reap
Your actions will have consequences that reflect their nature
English
Near equivalent
gieo gió gặt bão
sow the wind, reap the whirlwind; as you sow, so shall you reap
Tiếng Việt · via as you sow, so shall you reap
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Common questions
What does “ác giả ác báo” mean?
what goes around comes around; you reap what you sow; as you sow, so shall you reap.
Is “ác giả ác báo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“what goes around comes around” (English) — near equivalent.