Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ăn lựa bát, nói lựa lời, đừng có chơi bời với kẻ nói rông

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Meaning · English

Be cautious with words and actions to avoid trouble

Literally: Eat a chosen bowl, speak chosen words, don't play with those who speak loosely

Examples

Khi giao tiếp với người lạ, hãy ăn lựa bát, nói lựa lời, đừng có chơi bời với kẻ nói rôngWhen interacting with strangers, be cautious with words and actions to avoid trouble

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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 lựa bát, nói lựa lời, đừng có chơi bời với kẻ nói rông” mean?

Be cautious with words and actions to avoid trouble Literally: Eat a chosen bowl, speak chosen words, don't play with those who speak loosely

Is “Ăn lựa bát, nói lựa lời, đừng có chơi bời với kẻ nói rông” formal or informal?

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

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