nhất dáng, nhì da, thứ ba khuôn mặt

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figure first, skin second

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figure first, skin second

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figure first, skin second

A proverb stating that a well-shaped figure is most important, followed by clear skin and a pretty face.

vi Người ta thường bảo nhất dáng, nhì da để nhấn mạnh vẻ đẹp ngoại hình.

en People say 'figure first, skin second' to emphasize physical beauty.