Thông gia là bà con tiên, ăn ở không hiền là bà con chó
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Close relatives can become like strangers if they don't behave properly
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 “Thông gia là bà con tiên, ăn ở không hiền là bà con chó” mean?
Close relatives can become like strangers if they don't behave properly Literally: Relatives are heavenly kin, improper behavior makes them dog relatives
Is “Thông gia là bà con tiên, ăn ở không hiền là bà con chó” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.