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năm bè bảy mối

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In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: năm bè bảy mảng

Meaning · English

Five rafts and seven strands — splintered into factions and loose ends; a group, family or organization pulling in every direction at once.

Literally: five rafts, seven strands

Examples

Nội bộ năm bè bảy mối thì làm sao mà mạnh được.Split five ways and seven more, how could the group be strong?

Editorial example (batch 058)

Sources & notes

Number-idiom gap probe (2026-08-11). Standard idiom. Definition original.

Common questions

What does “năm bè bảy mối” mean?

Five rafts and seven strands — splintered into factions and loose ends; a group, family or organization pulling in every direction at once. Literally: five rafts, seven strands

Is “năm bè bảy mối” formal or informal?

năm bè bảy mối is generally neutral.

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