mặt ngang mũi dọc
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A level face and a straight nose — presentable; nothing to apologize for.
Literally: face level, nose lengthwise
Sources & notes
Discovered via Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “mặt ngang mũi dọc” mean?
A level face and a straight nose — presentable; nothing to apologize for. Literally: face level, nose lengthwise
Is “mặt ngang mũi dọc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.