Chành rành ra hoa người ta chạp mả, xương rồng ra hoa người ta ăn tết
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When someone of low status achieves something, others will criticize or belittle it
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 “Chành rành ra hoa người ta chạp mả, xương rồng ra hoa người ta ăn tết” mean?
When someone of low status achieves something, others will criticize or belittle it Literally: Caltrop blooms, people tread on grave, aloe blooms, people eat Tet
Is “Chành rành ra hoa người ta chạp mả, xương rồng ra hoa người ta ăn tết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.