Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Cám treo để heo nhịn đói

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Meaning · English

To reserve something for someone who doesn't deserve or need it

Literally: Rice reserved for pigs to starve

Examples

Anh ấy để tiền cho em họ, nhưng em ấy không cần, thật là cám treo để heo nhịn đói.He reserved the money for his nephew, but his nephew didn't need it, what a waste.

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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 “Cám treo để heo nhịn đói” mean?

To reserve something for someone who doesn't deserve or need it Literally: Rice reserved for pigs to starve

Is “Cám treo để heo nhịn đói” formal or informal?

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

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