Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Nói thật trật lỗ tai

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Meaning · English

To tell the truth, even if it's unpleasant

Literally: say true pierce ear

Examples

Nói thật trật lỗ tai, nhưng anh phải biết sự thậtTo tell the truth, even if it's unpleasant, but you have to know the truth

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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 “Nói thật trật lỗ tai” mean?

To tell the truth, even if it's unpleasant Literally: say true pierce ear

Is “Nói thật trật lỗ tai” formal or informal?

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

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