nam thực như hổ, nữ thực như miêu
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
men eat like tigers, women eat like cats
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
men are supposed to take large bites and eat large portions, women are supposed to take small bites and eat small portions
Common questions
What does “nam thực như hổ, nữ thực như miêu” mean?
men eat like tigers, women eat like cats
Is “nam thực như hổ, nữ thực như miêu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.