Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chân cu da giấy

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

A strong exterior hides a weak interior

Literally: strong leg, weak skin

Examples

Anh ta có vẻ ngoài mạnh mẽ nhưng thực ra rất nhạy cảm, đúng như câu chân cu da giấyHe looks strong, but is actually very sensitive, just like the proverb 'chân cu da giấy'

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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 “Chân cu da giấy” mean?

A strong exterior hides a weak interior Literally: strong leg, weak skin

Is “Chân cu da giấy” formal or informal?

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

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