nồi méo úp vung méo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: nồi méo úp vung méo, nồi tròn úp vung tròn
Meaning · English
A warped pot gets a warped lid — every misshape finds its matching cover.
Literally: dented pot capped with dented lid
Sources & notes
Discovered via Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Nam ngạn chích cẩm (Phạm Quang Sán, 1918). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “nồi méo úp vung méo” mean?
A warped pot gets a warped lid — every misshape finds its matching cover. Literally: dented pot capped with dented lid
Is “nồi méo úp vung méo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.