Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Bán cá quen ân đã biết chừng

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Meaning · English

Be aware of the consequences before acting

Literally: Sell fish, familiar with gratitude already know the situation

Examples

Trước khi bán cá quen ân đã biết chừng.Before selling the fish, be aware of the gratitude you will receive.

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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 “Bán cá quen ân đã biết chừng” mean?

Be aware of the consequences before acting Literally: Sell fish, familiar with gratitude already know the situation

Is “Bán cá quen ân đã biết chừng” formal or informal?

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

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