Videobưng mắt bắt chim

The Vietnamese idiom bưng mắt bắt chim is a colorful expression used to describe a futile or impossible attempt to hide an obvious truth. Literally meaning to cover one's eyes and try to catch a bird, it perfectly captures the absurdity of trying to keep an open secret. This phrase is often applied in social contexts to criticize hypocrisy or the clumsy concealment of well-known indiscretions. In this lesson, you will learn the literal and figurative meanings of bưng mắt bắt chim, explore common usage examples involving social secrets, and discover related idioms like đậy miệng thế gian. We also cover the variant che mắt bắt chim to help you recognize this expression in different forms. Watch the lesson to master this essential piece of Vietnamese social commentary.