Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Thấy cù lần, phải nói chuyện rái cá

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Meaning · English

When encountering a foolish person, one must speak simply and clearly

Literally: see a buffalo, must talk frog language

Examples

Khi gặp anh chồng hay quên, vợ phải nói chuyện rõ ràng: Thấy cù lần, phải nói chuyện rái cá.When meeting a forgetful husband, the wife must speak clearly: see a buffalo, must talk frog language.

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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 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Thấy cù lần, phải nói chuyện rái cá” mean?

When encountering a foolish person, one must speak simply and clearly Literally: see a buffalo, must talk frog language

Is “Thấy cù lần, phải nói chuyện rái cá” formal or informal?

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

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