Tiếng Việt · Idiom Candidate

Đánh chó phải coi mặt chủ

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Meaning · English

Be cautious when confronting someone's subordinate

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phải cẩn thận khi đối mặt với thuộc cấp của ai đó

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Literally: Hit dog must see owner's face

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Khi tranh luận với nhân viên, nhớ đánh chó phải coi mặt chủWhen arguing with an employee, remember to be cautious of their superior

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Sources & notes

Listed on Vietnamese Wikiquote “Thành ngữ Việt Nam” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.

Topics: Dogs

Common questions

What does “Đánh chó phải coi mặt chủ” mean?

Be cautious when confronting someone's subordinate Literally: Hit dog must see owner's face

Is “Đánh chó phải coi mặt chủ” formal or informal?

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

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