cháy thành, vạ lây
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cháy thành vạ lây
Meaning · English
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Listed on Vietnamese Wikiquote “Tục ngữ Việt Nam” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30); definition pending editorial review.
Common questions
What does “cháy thành, vạ lây” mean?
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Is “cháy thành, vạ lây” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.