Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Cá chợ Sáo, gạo chợ Sàng, khoai lang Thọ Lão

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Meaning · English

The best of something can be found in a specific place

Literally: Sao market fish, Sang market rice, Tho Lao sweet potato

Examples

Cá chợ Sáo, gạo chợ Sàng, khoai lang Thọ Lão nên đi đó muaYou should go there to buy fish, rice, and sweet potatoes because they are the best

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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 “Cá chợ Sáo, gạo chợ Sàng, khoai lang Thọ Lão” mean?

The best of something can be found in a specific place Literally: Sao market fish, Sang market rice, Tho Lao sweet potato

Is “Cá chợ Sáo, gạo chợ Sàng, khoai lang Thọ Lão” formal or informal?

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

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