Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chim khôn tìm chỗ đậu

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Meaning · English

A wise person chooses a safe and suitable place

Literally: intelligent bird finds place to perch

Examples

Anh ấy chim khôn tìm chỗ đậu, không bao giờ mạo hiểm.He's a wise guy, always chooses a safe place, never takes risks.

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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 “Chim khôn tìm chỗ đậu” mean?

A wise person chooses a safe and suitable place Literally: intelligent bird finds place to perch

Is “Chim khôn tìm chỗ đậu” formal or informal?

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

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