Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Mắng vuốt mặt không kịp

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Meaning · English

Scold someone in a way that is not direct or harsh

Literally: scold while stroking face

Examples

Cô ấy mắng vuốt mặt anh ta vì lỗi đóShe scolded him in a gentle manner for that mistake

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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 “Mắng vuốt mặt không kịp” mean?

Scold someone in a way that is not direct or harsh Literally: scold while stroking face

Is “Mắng vuốt mặt không kịp” formal or informal?

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

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