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
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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.