Chẳng được bát gạo, cũng được thí cám
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Even if you can't get what you want, you may still get something useful
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 “Chẳng được bát gạo, cũng được thí cám” mean?
Even if you can't get what you want, you may still get something useful Literally: Not get a bowl of rice, also get a handful of rice grains
Is “Chẳng được bát gạo, cũng được thí cám” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.