thuyền theo lái, gái theo chồng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
boats follow their rower, women follow their husbands
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
women are supposed to follow and obey their husbands unconditionally
Common questions
What does “thuyền theo lái, gái theo chồng” mean?
boats follow their rower, women follow their husbands
Is “thuyền theo lái, gái theo chồng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.