Chỉ có tán dù mới che cái dù
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Only those with similar status or power can criticize or control others
Examples
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
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 “Chỉ có tán dù mới che cái dù” mean?
Only those with similar status or power can criticize or control others Literally: Only the umbrella lid can cover the umbrella
Is “Chỉ có tán dù mới che cái dù” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.