Anh hùng là anh hùng rơm
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Meaning · English
A false or pretended hero
Literally: Hero is straw hero
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Người đó chỉ là anh hùng là anh hùng rơm vì không dám đối mặt thực tếHe is just a false hero because he doesn't dare to face reality
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Sources & notes
Listed on Vietnamese Wikiquote “Ca dao Việt Nam” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Anh hùng là anh hùng rơm” mean?
A false or pretended hero Literally: Hero is straw hero
Is “Anh hùng là anh hùng rơm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.