có ... không thì bảo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
..., or else!; will you just ...!?
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Có cút không thì bảo ?Beat it, or else!
Có câm không thì bảo ?Will you just shut the hell up?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “có ... không thì bảo” mean?
..., or else!; will you just ...!?
Is “có ... không thì bảo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.