Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Phấn giồi mặt ai nỡ giồi chân

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Meaning · English

Respect others' dignity and privacy

Literally: Powder the face of someone, dare not powder the leg

Examples

Anh ấy không dám phê bình người lớn tuổi, phấn giồi mặt ai nỡ giồi chânHe didn't dare criticize the elderly, respect others' dignity and privacy

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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 “Phấn giồi mặt ai nỡ giồi chân” mean?

Respect others' dignity and privacy Literally: Powder the face of someone, dare not powder the leg

Is “Phấn giồi mặt ai nỡ giồi chân” formal or informal?

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

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