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sảy mẹ còn cha

Pronunciation Northern /sa̰j˧˩˧ mɛ̰ʔ˨˩ kɔ̤n˨˩ ʨaː˧˧/ Central /ʂaj˧˩˨ mɛ̰˨˨ kɔŋ˧˧ ʨaː˧˥/ Southern /ʂaj˨˩˦ mɛ˨˩˨ kɔŋ˨˩ ʨaː˧˧/
mother lost, father remains
proverb
mother lost, father remains
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Meaning
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mother lost, father remains Culture & Proper NounsTheme

A Vietnamese proverb reflecting on a child's situation after losing their mother, emphasizing the remaining responsibility and care provided by the father.

vi Câu tục ngữ sảy mẹ còn cha nhắc nhở về trách nhiệm của người cha.

en The proverb 'mother lost, father remains' reminds us of the father's responsibility.

Parts
sảy / mẹ / còn …
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Similar
sảy / sảy cha còn chú / sảy chú bú dì / sảy mẹ bú dì …
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Use
sàng sảy / rôm sảy / hết sảy / cái sảy nảy cái ung …
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