chó chê mèo lắm lông
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An idiom used to describe a person who criticizes another for having a fault that they themselves possess, similar to the pot calling the kettle black.
vi Anh ta thật nực cười khi cứ nói về lỗi lầm của người khác, đúng là chó chê mèo lắm lông.
en It's ridiculous how he keeps talking about others' faults; it's like the pot calling the kettle black.
A Vietnamese proverb referring to the act of judging others while ignoring one's own similar flaws, emphasizing that individuals should reflect on themselves before pointing fingers.
vi Đừng có phê bình người khác khi bạn cũng làm vậy, chó chê mèo lắm lông đấy.
en Don't criticize others when you do the same; that's being hypocritical.