Một tiếng gọi cha, ba tiếng gọi chó
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It's easier to get a stranger's attention than a family member's
Dễ gọi được người lạ hơn là người trong gia đình
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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 2026-08-07; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Một tiếng gọi cha, ba tiếng gọi chó” mean?
It's easier to get a stranger's attention than a family member's Literally: One call for father, three calls for dog
Is “Một tiếng gọi cha, ba tiếng gọi chó” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.