bày vẽ
[ʔɓaj˨˩ vɛ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to do some teaching or tutoring on how to do something
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mẹ bày vẽ thì phải nghe !Listen up when I'm teaching you!
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to go above and beyond in an unnecessary way
Examples
Trời ơi ! Chú bày vẽ làm gì cho tốn tiền ? Anh em mình với nhau mà !Oh come on! Why did you have to go above and beyond and spend dough like that? We're buddies!
Em muốn làm tiệc thân mật, ấm cúng chứ không muốn bày vẽ gì.I want to have a cozy and hearty party without splurging.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bày vẽ” mean?
(verb) to do some teaching or tutoring on how to do something
Is “bày vẽ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“above and beyond” (English) — near equivalent.