Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Câm hay ngóng, ngọng hay nghe

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Meaning · English

It's better to remain silent than to speak incorrectly

Literally: Silent or nod, stutter or listen

Examples

Cậu ấy im lặng vì nhớ câu nói 'Câm hay ngóng, ngọng hay nghe'He remained silent because he remembered the saying 'Câm hay ngóng, ngọng hay nghe'

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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 “Câm hay ngóng, ngọng hay nghe” mean?

It's better to remain silent than to speak incorrectly Literally: Silent or nod, stutter or listen

Is “Câm hay ngóng, ngọng hay nghe” formal or informal?

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

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