Phong lưu là cạm ở đời
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Meaning · English
A charming or charismatic person can be a hidden danger
Literally: charming trap in life
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy phong lưu lắm, cẩn thận nhé, phong lưu là cạm ở đời màHe's very charming, be careful, a charming person can be a hidden danger
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Sources & notes
Listed on Vietnamese Wikiquote “Ca dao Việt Nam” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Phong lưu là cạm ở đời” mean?
A charming or charismatic person can be a hidden danger Literally: charming trap in life
Is “Phong lưu là cạm ở đời” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.