Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Mua trâu xem sừng, mua chó xem chân

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Meaning · English

Check the crucial parts before making a decision

Literally: Buy buffalo look at horns, buy dog look at legs

Examples

Khi mua xe, mua trâu xem sừng, mua chó xem chân để đảm bảo chất lượngWhen buying a car, check the crucial parts to ensure quality

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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 “Mua trâu xem sừng, mua chó xem chân” mean?

Check the crucial parts before making a decision Literally: Buy buffalo look at horns, buy dog look at legs

Is “Mua trâu xem sừng, mua chó xem chân” formal or informal?

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

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