Của nổi của chìm

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Meaning · English

Some things are visible and noticeable, while others are hidden and overlooked.

Literally: Floating property, sinking property

Examples

Của nổi của chìm, không phải lúc nào cũng thấy được真 chất của người.Some people's true nature is visible, while others are hidden and not always apparent.

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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 “Của nổi của chìm” mean?

Some things are visible and noticeable, while others are hidden and overlooked. Literally: Floating property, sinking property

Is “Của nổi của chìm” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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