Có vàng, vàng chẳng hay phô; có con con nói trầm trồ
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Having something valuable doesn't mean one should show it off
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 2026-08-06; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Có vàng, vàng chẳng hay phô; có con con nói trầm trồ” mean?
Having something valuable doesn't mean one should show it off Literally: Having gold, gold doesn't like to be displayed; having children, children talk proudly
Is “Có vàng, vàng chẳng hay phô; có con con nói trầm trồ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.