cha mẹ sinh con, trời sinh tính
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: cha mẹ sinh con trời sinh tính
Sense 1
Meaning · English
parents may be the ones who birth their children, but it's heaven who gives them their personality
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
personality/character isn't biologically inherited from parents
Examples
Thằng cu con em lì lắm, nói mấy cũng không nghe !
Cha mẹ sinh con, trời sinh tính.My son is so stubborn, my words can't get through to him!
I suppose you can't pass down obedience.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “cha mẹ sinh con, trời sinh tính” mean?
parents may be the ones who birth their children, but it's heaven who gives them their personality
Is “cha mẹ sinh con, trời sinh tính” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.