Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Câm hay ngóng, ngọng hay nói

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Meaning · English

It's better to remain silent than to speak incorrectly

Literally: silent or nod, stutter or speak

Examples

Cậu ấy thường câm hay ngóng, ngọng hay nói khi gặp người lạ.He usually remains silent or nods when meeting strangers.

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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 nói” mean?

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

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

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

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