bao giờ hến mới mở mồm
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Meaning · English
When will the mussel open its mouth — the silent one's speech, awaited like a tide.
Literally: when will the clam part its lips
Sources & notes
Discovered via Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “bao giờ hến mới mở mồm” mean?
When will the mussel open its mouth — the silent one's speech, awaited like a tide. Literally: when will the clam part its lips
Is “bao giờ hến mới mở mồm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.