Tiền vàng xâu lõi lụa

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Meaning · English

A valuable or precious thing is hidden inside something ordinary

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Literally: Golden coins threaded with silk

Examples

Cô ấy là một Tiền vàng xâu lõi lụa, bên ngoài dịu dàng nhưng nội tâm rất mạnh mẽShe is a golden coin threaded with silk, gentle outside but very strong inside

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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 “Tiền vàng xâu lõi lụa” mean?

A valuable or precious thing is hidden inside something ordinary Literally: Golden coins threaded with silk

Is “Tiền vàng xâu lõi lụa” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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