Bắt kẻ chạy đi, ai đánh kẻ chạy lại
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It's easy to criticize those who are already in a weak position
Examples
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Sources & notes
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 2026-08-05; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Bắt kẻ chạy đi, ai đánh kẻ chạy lại” mean?
It's easy to criticize those who are already in a weak position Literally: Catch the one who runs away, who hits the one who runs back
Is “Bắt kẻ chạy đi, ai đánh kẻ chạy lại” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.