Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ăn một miếng, tiếng để đời

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Meaning · English

A small action can have a lasting impact

Literally: Eat one bite, leave a lifelong reputation

Examples

Hành động nhỏ của anh ấy đã khiến mọi người nhớ đến tên anh ấy trong nhiều năm, ăn một miếng, tiếng để đờiHis small action made people remember his name for many years, a small bite leaves a lasting reputation

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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 một miếng, tiếng để đời” mean?

A small action can have a lasting impact Literally: Eat one bite, leave a lifelong reputation

Is “Ăn một miếng, tiếng để đời” formal or informal?

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

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