quay đầu là bờ
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
it is never too late to stop generating negative karma (tạo nghiệp) and start seeking enlightenment instead
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “quay đầu là bờ” mean?
it is never too late to stop generating negative karma (tạo nghiệp) and start seeking enlightenment instead
Is “quay đầu là bờ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“it is never too late” (English) — near equivalent.