Làm nhà cạnh đường, kẻ rằng dùng dắng, người rằng kéo co
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When living in a public place, one is subject to criticism and gossip
Khi sống ở nơi công cộng, người ta dễ bị chỉ trích và đàm tiếu
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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 “Làm nhà cạnh đường, kẻ rằng dùng dắng, người rằng kéo co” mean?
When living in a public place, one is subject to criticism and gossip Literally: Build house next to road, some say use vinegar, some say pull rope
Is “Làm nhà cạnh đường, kẻ rằng dùng dắng, người rằng kéo co” formal or informal?
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