có đi có lại
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A going deserves a coming — favors keep a return schedule.
Literally: there's going, there's returning
Examples
Có đi có lại mới toại lòng nhau.A giving and a returning keep both hearts content.
Editorial example (VI sweep batch 040, illustrative)
Sources & notes
Discovered via Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “có đi có lại” mean?
A going deserves a coming — favors keep a return schedule. Literally: there's going, there's returning
Is “có đi có lại” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.