Tiếng Việt · Idiom Attested 18+

trên bảo, dưới không nghe

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Meaning · English

to impotent, unable to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Common questions

What does “trên bảo, dưới không nghe” mean?

to impotent, unable to achieve or sustain an erection, having impotentia coeundi

Is “trên bảo, dưới không nghe” formal or informal?

trên bảo, dưới không nghe is generally euphemistic.

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