Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chó dữ dùng xích ngắn

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Meaning · English

A fierce dog is kept on a short leash

Literally: fierce dog uses short chain

Examples

Cậu ấy là một người nóng tính nên luôn phải được nhắc nhở để không gây ra rắc rối, giống như chó dữ dùng xích ngắn.He's a hot-tempered person, so he always needs to be reminded not to cause trouble, like a fierce dog on a short leash.

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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 “Chó dữ dùng xích ngắn” mean?

A fierce dog is kept on a short leash Literally: fierce dog uses short chain

Is “Chó dữ dùng xích ngắn” formal or informal?

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

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