Thay quần thay áo thay hơi, thay dáng thay dấp nhưng người không thay
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Outward changes do not alter one's inherent nature
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 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Thay quần thay áo thay hơi, thay dáng thay dấp nhưng người không thay” mean?
Outward changes do not alter one's inherent nature Literally: Change pants change shirt change breath, change posture change demeanor but person does not change
Is “Thay quần thay áo thay hơi, thay dáng thay dấp nhưng người không thay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.