Khi lành quạt giấy cũng cho, khi giận quạt mo cũng đòi
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When pleased, one gives generously, but when angry, one demands even the smallest things.
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 “Khi lành quạt giấy cũng cho, khi giận quạt mo cũng đòi” mean?
When pleased, one gives generously, but when angry, one demands even the smallest things. Literally: When calm, a paper fan is also given, when angry, a straw fan is also demanded
Is “Khi lành quạt giấy cũng cho, khi giận quạt mo cũng đòi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.