thuốc đắng đã tật, sự thật mất lòng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
bitter medicines ease ailments, the truth offends
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
effective medicines tend to be bitter, and the truth tends to hurt
Common questions
What does “thuốc đắng đã tật, sự thật mất lòng” mean?
bitter medicines ease ailments, the truth offends
Is “thuốc đắng đã tật, sự thật mất lòng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.