Nói chi thì nói, chén đọi úp khu siễng

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Meaning · English

It's pointless to discuss or explain something to someone who doesn't want to understand

Literally: Say what then say, bowl upside down on the tray

Examples

Anh ấy không chịu nghe lý lẽ, nói chi thì nói, chén đọi úp khu siễngHe refused to listen to reason, it's pointless to explain, like talking to a wall

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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 “Nói chi thì nói, chén đọi úp khu siễng” mean?

It's pointless to discuss or explain something to someone who doesn't want to understand Literally: Say what then say, bowl upside down on the tray

Is “Nói chi thì nói, chén đọi úp khu siễng” formal or informal?

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