tật sau lưng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The flaw rides behind your back — everyone carries two sacks: others' faults in front, their own behind.
Literally: the defect behind the back
Sources & notes
Discovered via Tục ngữ, cổ ngữ, gia ngôn (Huỳnh Tịnh Của, 1897; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Tục ngữ, cổ ngữ, gia ngôn (Huỳnh Tịnh Của, 1897). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “tật sau lưng” mean?
The flaw rides behind your back — everyone carries two sacks: others' faults in front, their own behind. Literally: the defect behind the back
Is “tật sau lưng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.