Nước mắm xem màng màng, Thành hoàng xem cờ quạt, con hát xem bầu bì
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One's value is determined by their appearance
Examples
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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 “Nước mắm xem màng màng, Thành hoàng xem cờ quạt, con hát xem bầu bì” mean?
One's value is determined by their appearance Literally: Fish sauce looks at its wrapping, City god looks at its flag, singing girl looks at her dress
Is “Nước mắm xem màng màng, Thành hoàng xem cờ quạt, con hát xem bầu bì” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.