Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chưa vo bọng cứt đã đòi bay bổng

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Meaning · English

To have unrealistic ambitions beyond one's capabilities

Literally: Not yet washed the buttocks but already want to fly high

Examples

Anh ấy chưa vo bọng cứt đã đòi bay bổng, mua nhà triệu đô.He hasn't even achieved the basics but already wants to live a luxurious life, buying a million-dollar house.

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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 “Chưa vo bọng cứt đã đòi bay bổng” mean?

To have unrealistic ambitions beyond one's capabilities Literally: Not yet washed the buttocks but already want to fly high

Is “Chưa vo bọng cứt đã đòi bay bổng” formal or informal?

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

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