chân tướng

[t͡ɕən˧˧ tɨəŋ˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) the exposed truth about something or someone, especially something or someone bad

NounConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

vạch trần chân tướng kẻ thủ ácto expose the identity of the culprit

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “chân tướng” mean?

(noun) the exposed truth about something or someone, especially something or someone bad

Is “chân tướng” formal or informal?

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