cá mè một lứa
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
birds of a feather flock together
People with similar interests or characteristics gather together
English
Near equivalent
birds of a feather
People with similar interests.
English
Near equivalent
blood is thicker than water
Family ties are stronger than any other relationship
English
Near equivalent
Đồng thanh tương ứng, đồng khí tương cầu. Ngưu tầm ngưu, mã tầm mã
Similar people often become friends.
Tiếng Việt · via birds of a feather flock together
Near equivalent
ngưu tầm ngưu, mã tầm mã
Close to the English saying: “Birds of a feather flock together.”.
Tiếng Việt · via birds of a feather flock together
Near equivalent
một giọt máu đào hơn ao nước lã
Close to the English saying: “Blood is thicker than water.”.
Tiếng Việt · via blood is thicker than water
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Common questions
What does “cá mè một lứa” mean?
birds of a feather flock together
Is “cá mè một lứa” 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?
“birds of a feather flock together” (English) — near equivalent.