dương thuận âm vi
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Compliant in the light, contrary in the dark — a smooth face over a stubborn interior.
Literally: yang obeys, yin defies
Sources & notes
Discovered via Tục ngữ, cổ ngữ, gia ngôn (Huỳnh Tịnh Của, 1897; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Tục ngữ, cổ ngữ, gia ngôn (Huỳnh Tịnh Của, 1897). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “dương thuận âm vi” mean?
Compliant in the light, contrary in the dark — a smooth face over a stubborn interior. Literally: yang obeys, yin defies
Is “dương thuận âm vi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.