Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ăn lấy thơm lấy tho chứ không đi ăn lấy no lấy béo

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Prioritize enjoyment over material gain

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ưu tiên thú vị hơn lợi ích vật chất

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Literally: Eat for fragrance and flavor, not to get full and fat

Examples

Tôi thích đi du lịch vì ăn lấy thơm lấy tho chứ không đi ăn lấy no lấy béoI like traveling because it's for enjoyment, not just to get rich

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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 lấy thơm lấy tho chứ không đi ăn lấy no lấy béo” mean?

Prioritize enjoyment over material gain Literally: Eat for fragrance and flavor, not to get full and fat

Is “Ăn lấy thơm lấy tho chứ không đi ăn lấy no lấy béo” formal or informal?

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

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