Rút dây thì sợ động rừng, báng đầu thằng trọc nể lòng ông sư
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One should be cautious when dealing with others to avoid unintended consequences
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 thì sợ động rừng, báng đầu thằng trọc nể lòng ông sư” mean?
One should be cautious when dealing with others to avoid unintended consequences Literally: Pull the string and fear the forest moving, scold the bald man and respect the monk's heart
Is “Rút dây thì 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.