Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Sừng cánh ná, dạ bình vôi, mắt ốc nhồi, nhanh như chớp

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Meaning · English

Extremely quick-witted and sharp-eyed

Literally: Horn of a winged fish, belly of a lime pot, snail eyes, fast as lightning

Examples

Cô ấy sừng cánh ná, dạ bình vôi, mắt ốc nhồi, nhanh như chớp nên luôn giải quyết vấn đề một cách nhanh chóngShe is quick-witted and sharp-eyed, so she always solves problems quickly

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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 “Sừng cánh ná, dạ bình vôi, mắt ốc nhồi, nhanh như chớp” mean?

Extremely quick-witted and sharp-eyed Literally: Horn of a winged fish, belly of a lime pot, snail eyes, fast as lightning

Is “Sừng cánh ná, dạ bình vôi, mắt ốc nhồi, nhanh như chớp” formal or informal?

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