Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chém tre phải dè đầu mặt

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Meaning · English

Be cautious when dealing with powerful people

Literally: Cut bamboo must fear the face

Examples

Khi làm việc với sếp mới, anh phải nhớ rằng chém tre phải dè đầu mặtWhen working with the new boss, he must remember to be cautious

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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 “Chém tre phải dè đầu mặt” mean?

Be cautious when dealing with powerful people Literally: Cut bamboo must fear the face

Is “Chém tre phải dè đầu mặt” formal or informal?

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

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