Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Đi bên nào ôm áo bên ấy

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Meaning · English

To adapt to the customs and traditions of the place you are in

Literally: go to which side, hug the jacket of that side

Examples

Khi đi du lịch nước ngoài, tôi luôn nhớ câu 'Đi bên nào ôm áo bên ấy'When traveling abroad, I always remember the phrase 'Đi bên nào ôm áo bên ấy'

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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 “Đi bên nào ôm áo bên ấy” mean?

To adapt to the customs and traditions of the place you are in Literally: go to which side, hug the jacket of that side

Is “Đi bên nào ôm áo bên ấy” formal or informal?

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

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