giàu vì bạn, sang vì vợ
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
men tend to act rich to their friends, classy to their wives
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
men tend to put on different façades when dealing with their friends and their wives
Sense 3
Meaning · English
men are rich thanks to their friends, classy thanks to their wives
Common questions
What does “giàu vì bạn, sang vì vợ” mean?
men tend to act rich to their friends, classy to their wives
Is “giàu vì bạn, sang vì vợ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.