Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Để khen hơn để chê

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Meaning · English

It's better to praise than to criticize

Literally: to praise more than to criticize

Examples

Cô ấy luôn để khen hơn để chê khi đánh giá đồng nghiệpShe always praises more than criticizes when evaluating her colleagues

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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 2026-08-09; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Để khen hơn để chê” mean?

It's better to praise than to criticize Literally: to praise more than to criticize

Is “Để khen hơn để chê” formal or informal?

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

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