tình ngay lí gian
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: tình ngay lý gian
Meaning · English
when one's actions or results are objectively detrimental despite good intention
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tình ngay lí gian” mean?
when one's actions or results are objectively detrimental despite good intention
Is “tình ngay lí gian” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.