trước sau như một
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
before and after, one and the same
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
the person in question still stands by their opinion
Sense 3
Meaning · English
the person in question remains committed/devoted/faithful/loyal to the promise they made/cause they were for/another person they pledged allegiance to
Examples
Đừng lo. Anh đây trước sau như một.Don't worry. I'll keep my word. / I've still got your back. / I'd never betray you.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “trước sau như một” mean?
before and after, one and the same
Is “trước sau như một” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“one and the same” (English) — near equivalent.