Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Buôn quan bán tước

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Meaning · English

To use one's power or position for personal gain

Literally: Sell official rank, buy official position

Examples

Ông ấy bị cáo buộc buôn quan bán tước để thăng tiếnHe was accused of using his power for personal gain to get promoted

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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 “Buôn quan bán tước” mean?

To use one's power or position for personal gain Literally: Sell official rank, buy official position

Is “Buôn quan bán tước” formal or informal?

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

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