Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Bụng bàn mai, chân ống sậy

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Meaning · English

A person with a big appetite but weak ability

Literally: belly of a mai fish, legs of a sedge

Examples

Anh ấy bụng bàn mai, chân ống sậy, ăn nhiều nhưng chạy không nổiHe has a big appetite but weak ability, eats a lot but can't run

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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 “Bụng bàn mai, chân ống sậy” mean?

A person with a big appetite but weak ability Literally: belly of a mai fish, legs of a sedge

Is “Bụng bàn mai, chân ống sậy” formal or informal?

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

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