Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ăn kẻ Gủ, ngủ kẻ Rét

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Meaning · English

Take advantage of someone when they are vulnerable

Literally: Eat when tired, sleep when cold

Examples

Anh ấy ăn kẻ Gủ, ngủ kẻ Rét để đạt được lợi íchHe takes advantage of others when they are vulnerable to gain benefits

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Sources & notes

Headword listed in the vdict.com proverb dictionary index (discovery source; headword only — no source content copied). Entered as candidate 2026-08-05; definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Ăn kẻ Gủ, ngủ kẻ Rét” mean?

Take advantage of someone when they are vulnerable Literally: Eat when tired, sleep when cold

Is “Ăn kẻ Gủ, ngủ kẻ Rét” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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