Chơi thì chơi chốn cho thanh, tuy rằng lộ tiết, nhưng danh để đời
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If one is to do something, do it with integrity and virtue to leave a good reputation
Examples
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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 “Chơi thì chơi chốn cho thanh, tuy rằng lộ tiết, nhưng danh để đời” mean?
If one is to do something, do it with integrity and virtue to leave a good reputation Literally: Play then play in a clear place, although it's revealed, but the name remains for life
Is “Chơi thì chơi chốn cho thanh, tuy rằng lộ tiết, nhưng danh để đời” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.