Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Tiếng mời còn thơm hơn mùi rượu

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Meaning · English

Polite words are more attractive than material offers

Literally: The inviting voice is more fragrant than the smell of wine

Examples

Anh ấy không cần tiền thưởng, chỉ cần tiếng mời còn thơm hơn mùi rượuHe doesn't need a monetary reward, just a kind invitation

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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 “Tiếng mời còn thơm hơn mùi rượu” mean?

Polite words are more attractive than material offers Literally: The inviting voice is more fragrant than the smell of wine

Is “Tiếng mời còn thơm hơn mùi rượu” formal or informal?

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

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