hổ phụ sinh hổ tử
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
father tigers produce child tigers
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
like great father, like great son
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
live and let live
Respect others' choices and opinions, even if different from yours
English
Near equivalent
cha nào, con nấy
like father, like son
Tiếng Việt · via live and let live
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Common questions
What does “hổ phụ sinh hổ tử” mean?
father tigers produce child tigers
Is “hổ phụ sinh hổ tử” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“live and let live” (English) — near equivalent.