yêu nhiều thì ốm, ôm nhiều thì yếu
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
love a lot and you will get sick, hug a lot and you will get weak (alluding to STD and impotence due to overindulgence)
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “yêu nhiều thì ốm, ôm nhiều thì yếu” mean?
love a lot and you will get sick, hug a lot and you will get weak (alluding to STD and impotence due to overindulgence)
Is “yêu nhiều thì ốm, ôm nhiều thì yếu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.