Hổ vằn ngoài da, người vằn trong bụng
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Outward appearance can be deceiving, hiding true nature
Hình thức bên ngoài có thể lừa dối, che giấu bản chất thật
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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 2026-08-06; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Hổ vằn ngoài da, người vằn trong bụng” mean?
Outward appearance can be deceiving, hiding true nature Literally: Tiger stripes on the skin, human stripes in the belly
Is “Hổ vằn ngoài da, người vằn trong bụng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.