Rút dây còn sợ động rừng, báng đầu thằng trọc, nể lòng ông sư
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Be careful when dealing with someone, as they may have powerful connections
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 “Rút dây còn sợ động rừng, báng đầu thằng trọc, nể lòng ông sư” mean?
Be careful when dealing with someone, as they may have powerful connections Literally: Pull the string and fear to disturb the forest, scold the bald head, respect the monk's heart
Is “Rút dây còn sợ động rừng, báng đầu thằng trọc, nể lòng ông sư” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.