chữa lợn lành thành lợn què
[t͡ɕɨə˦ˀ˥ ləːn˧˨ʔ lajŋ̟˨˩ tʰajŋ̟˨˩ ləːn˧˨ʔ kwɛ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to try to "cure" a healthy pig and end up making it lame
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to try to fix it while it ain't broke and end up breaking it
Common questions
What does “chữa lợn lành thành lợn què” mean?
(verb) to try to "cure" a healthy pig and end up making it lame
Is “chữa lợn lành thành lợn què” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.