ông ăn chả, bà ăn nem
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
he eats chả, she eats nem
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
both the man and the woman commit their own adultery
Common questions
What does “ông ăn chả, bà ăn nem” mean?
he eats chả, she eats nem
Is “ông ăn chả, bà ăn nem” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.