Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chê dao nhụt có ngày cụt tay

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Meaning · English

Abuse of power will eventually lead to self-destruction

Literally: Scold dull knife has day cut off hand

Examples

Anh ấy luôn chê bai người khác, chê dao nhụt có ngày cụt tay đóHe always criticizes others, but he will eventually face the consequences

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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 “Chê dao nhụt có ngày cụt tay” mean?

Abuse of power will eventually lead to self-destruction Literally: Scold dull knife has day cut off hand

Is “Chê dao nhụt có ngày cụt tay” formal or informal?

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

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