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cá lớn nứt cá bé

/kaː˧˦ laːn˧˦ nuət˧˥ kaː˧˦ ɓɛ˧˥/
phrase★Intermediate
informal

A large fish that splits or breaks apart smaller fish

Cá lớn nứt cá bé là hiện tượng thường thấy trong tự nhiên.

The phenomenon of large fish splitting smaller fish is commonly observed in nature.

💡

This phrase is often used metaphorically to describe situations where powerful entities exploit or dominate weaker ones.

Collocations

cá lớn nứt cá bébig fish splitting small fish

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

cá lớn ăn cá béphrase
big fish eat small fish

💡Pro Tip

Metaphorical Usage

This phrase is often used to describe situations where powerful entities take advantage of weaker ones, such as in business or politics.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

The phrase can be used both literally (about fish) and metaphorically (about power dynamics). Pay attention to the context to understand the intended meaning.

📖Word Origin

The phrase originates from observations of predatory fish behavior in nature, where larger fish often prey on smaller ones by breaking them apart.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts to describe power imbalances or exploitation.

Word Breakdown

cá lớn
big fish
root
+
nứt
split, break apart
root
+
cá bé
small fish
root
✎ Noted on May 31, 2026VI → EN

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