Thuận buồm xuôi gió chén chú chén anh, nước ngược chèo quanh cãi nhau chũm choẹ
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When things go well, people are harmonious, but when faced with difficulties, they argue
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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 “Thuận buồm xuôi gió chén chú chén anh, nước ngược chèo quanh cãi nhau chũm choẹ” mean?
When things go well, people are harmonious, but when faced with difficulties, they argue Literally: Smooth sail, following wind, pour wine for uncle and brother, reverse water, row and argue
Is “Thuận buồm xuôi gió chén chú chén anh, nước ngược chèo quanh cãi nhau chũm choẹ” formal or informal?
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