Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ba vợ ba bát canh bầu

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Meaning · English

Each person has their own preferences and tastes

Literally: three wives three bowls of bitter melon soup

Examples

Anh ấy thích ăn canh chua, nhưng tôi thì thích ăn canh bầu, ba vợ ba bát canh bầu màHe likes sour soup, but I like bitter melon soup, it's all about personal taste

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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 2026-08-05; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Ba vợ ba bát canh bầu” mean?

Each person has their own preferences and tastes Literally: three wives three bowls of bitter melon soup

Is “Ba vợ ba bát canh bầu” formal or informal?

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

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