Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Áo cà sa không làm nên thầy tu

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Meaning · English

Outward appearance does not determine one's true nature

Literally: Buddhist robe does not make a monk

Examples

Áo cà sa không làm nên thầy tu, anh ấy mặc dù ăn mặc chỉnh tề nhưng vẫn rất vô kỷ luậtOutward appearance does not determine one's true nature, he dresses neatly but is very undisciplined

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Headword listed in the vdict.com proverb dictionary index (discovery source; headword only — no source content copied). Entered as candidate 2026-08-05; definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Áo cà sa không làm nên thầy tu” mean?

Outward appearance does not determine one's true nature Literally: Buddhist robe does not make a monk

Is “Áo cà sa không làm nên thầy tu” formal or informal?

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

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