Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chửa được thì hứng bằng rá, hứng được thì đá bằng chân

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Meaning · English

Literally: If can't use a basket, use a sieve; if can't use a sieve, use feet

Examples

Trong hoàn cảnh khó khăn, chúng ta phải chấp nhận Chửa được thì hứng bằng rá, hứng được thì đá bằng chân.In difficult circumstances, we have to accept making the most of what we have.

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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 “Chửa được thì hứng bằng rá, hứng được thì đá bằng chân” mean?

Make the most of what you have Literally: If can't use a basket, use a sieve; if can't use a sieve, use feet

Is “Chửa được thì hứng bằng rá, hứng được thì đá bằng chân” formal or informal?

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

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