Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Lẩy bẩy như Cao Biền dậy non

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To boast or exaggerate one's abilities

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Literally: Cao Biền wakes up the mountain

Examples

Anh ấy lẩy bẩy như Cao Biền dậy non khi nói về thành tích của mìnhHe boasts like Cao Biền waking up the mountain when talking about his achievements

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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 2026-08-07; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Lẩy bẩy như Cao Biền dậy non” mean?

To boast or exaggerate one's abilities Literally: Cao Biền wakes up the mountain

Is “Lẩy bẩy như Cao Biền dậy non” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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