Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ăn mít đi chợ Bôn, ăn tôm đi chợ Ghép

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Meaning · English

Choose the right place for the right thing

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chọn đúng nơi cho đúng việc

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Literally: Eat jackfruit go Bôn market, eat shrimp go Ghép market

Examples

Khi chọn trường cho con, phải nhớ ăn mít đi chợ Bôn, ăn tôm đi chợ GhépWhen choosing a school for your child, remember to choose the right place for the right thing

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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 mít đi chợ Bôn, ăn tôm đi chợ Ghép” mean?

Choose the right place for the right thing Literally: Eat jackfruit go Bôn market, eat shrimp go Ghép market

Is “Ăn mít đi chợ Bôn, ăn tôm đi chợ Ghép” formal or informal?

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

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