nhất nam viết hữu, thập nữ viết vô
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
one boy means one, ten girls mean none
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
only boys are worth having
Common questions
What does “nhất nam viết hữu, thập nữ viết vô” mean?
one boy means one, ten girls mean none
Is “nhất nam viết hữu, thập nữ viết vô” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.