Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Đánh chó phải ngó chủ

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Meaning · English

When dealing with someone, consider their background or affiliations

Literally: Hit the dog, look at the owner

Examples

Khi gặp người khó chịu, nhớ đánh chó phải ngó chủWhen meeting a difficult person, remember to consider their background

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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 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Đánh chó phải ngó chủ” mean?

When dealing with someone, consider their background or affiliations Literally: Hit the dog, look at the owner

Is “Đánh chó phải ngó 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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