Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Rượu trên be, chè đáy ấm

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Meaning · English

One's words are softer than their actual intentions

Literally: alcohol on the lips, tea at the bottom of the pot

Examples

Anh ấy nói dễ dãi nhưng rượu trên be, chè đáy ấm.He speaks leniently but his words are softer than his actual intentions.

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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 “Rượu trên be, chè đáy ấm” mean?

One's words are softer than their actual intentions Literally: alcohol on the lips, tea at the bottom of the pot

Is “Rượu trên be, chè đáy ấm” formal or informal?

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

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