Bánh ít trao đi, bánh quy trao lại
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Small gifts or favors are reciprocated with similar small gestures
Những món quà hoặc ân huệ nhỏ được trả lại bằng những cử chỉ tương tự
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Examples
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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 “Bánh ít trao đi, bánh quy trao lại” mean?
Small gifts or favors are reciprocated with similar small gestures Literally: small cake give away, cookie give back
Is “Bánh ít trao đi, bánh quy trao lại” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.