ăn sóng nói gió

[ʔan˧˧ sawŋ͡m˧˦ nɔj˧˦ zɔ˧˦]

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Meaning · English

(adjective) unrefined and simple, speaking loud and frank

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

[…] giọng nói vang to chuẩn ăn sóng nói gió đủ hiểu anh yêu con sông này ra sao.[…] hearing his booming voice in true no-nonsense style, one understands how he loves this river

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “ăn sóng nói gió” mean?

(adjective) unrefined and simple, speaking loud and frank

Is “ăn sóng nói gió” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.