Đói trong ruột không ai thấy, rách ngoài váy nhiều người hay
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Inner problems are hidden, but outer flaws are visible to many
Examples
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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 “Đói trong ruột không ai thấy, rách ngoài váy nhiều người hay” mean?
Inner problems are hidden, but outer flaws are visible to many Literally: Hunger in the stomach no one sees, torn outside clothes many people know
Is “Đói trong ruột không ai thấy, rách ngoài váy nhiều người hay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.