Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ngôn dị hành nan

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

It's easier to talk than to act.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nói dễ hơn làm

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Literally: Words are different, actions are difficult

Examples

Ngôn dị hành nan, anh ấy nói thì hay nhưng làm không được.It's easier to talk than to act, he speaks well but can't do it.

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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 “Ngôn dị hành nan” mean?

It's easier to talk than to act. Literally: Words are different, actions are difficult

Is “Ngôn dị hành nan” formal or informal?

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

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