Bò chùng đuôi đắp đít bò, bò chẳng đắp được đít trâu
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One can only advise or help those of similar status or background
Chỉ có thể tư vấn hoặc giúp đỡ những người có cùng trạng thái hoặc xuất thân
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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 “Bò chùng đuôi đắp đít bò, bò chẳng đắp được đít trâu” mean?
One can only advise or help those of similar status or background Literally: Buffalo helps buffalo by licking its buttocks, but cannot lick a cow's buttocks
Is “Bò chùng đuôi đắp đít bò, bò chẳng đắp được đít trâu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.