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A traditional saying stating that a monarch should never say anything in jest or jokingly.
vi Nhà vua luôn giữ lời vì quân bất hí ngôn.
en The king always keeps his word because a monarch should never speak in jest.
A person in a position of power should always speak seriously and avoid making jokes.
vi Là một lãnh đạo, anh ấy hiểu rằng quân bất hí ngôn.
en As a leader, he understands that one in power should always speak seriously.