có bệnh thì vái tứ phương
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
if you're ill, bow to all four directions
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
if you're ill, seek the cure from every source imaginable, eastern, western or otherwise
Common questions
What does “có bệnh thì vái tứ phương” mean?
if you're ill, bow to all four directions
Is “có bệnh thì vái tứ phương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.