Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chân yếu tay mềm

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Meaning · English

Lack of courage and strength to take action

Literally: Weak legs and soft hands

Examples

Anh ấy không dám đứng lên bảo vệ quyền lợi của mình vì chân yếu tay mềmHe didn't dare to stand up for his rights because he was weak and timid

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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 yếu tay mềm” mean?

Lack of courage and strength to take action Literally: Weak legs and soft hands

Is “Chân yếu tay mềm” formal or informal?

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

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