Cháy nhà ra mạch chuột
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Meaning · English
When one problem is solved, another appears
Literally: burning house reveals mouse holes
Examples
Khi công ty giải quyết xong vấn đề tài chính, thì Cháy nhà ra mạch chuột, vấn đề nhân sự lại xảy ra.When the company solved its financial problem, another problem arose, illustrating the proverb 'Cháy nhà ra mạch chuột'.
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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.
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Common questions
What does “Cháy nhà ra mạch chuột” mean?
When one problem is solved, another appears Literally: burning house reveals mouse holes
Is “Cháy nhà ra mạch chuột” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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