trứng khôn hơn vịt
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Meaning
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A figurative expression describing a situation where a younger person thinks they are wiser than their elders.
vi Đứa cháu cãi lời ông khiến mọi người nói là trứng khôn hơn vịt.
en The grandchild argued with his grandfather, making everyone say he's smarter than his elders.
To try to give advice to someone who is more experienced or knowledgeable than yourself in a field.
vi Đừng bao giờ trứng khôn hơn vịt mà đi chỉ bảo cho người có kinh nghiệm.
en Never try to be smarter than your elders by teaching someone more experienced.