Rao ngọc bán đá
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To show off one's valuable assets while hiding the worthless ones
Khoe khoang tài sản quý giá trong khi che giấu những thứ vô giá trị
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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 “Rao ngọc bán đá” mean?
To show off one's valuable assets while hiding the worthless ones Literally: to display jade and sell stone
Is “Rao ngọc bán đá” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.