Chuột chê xó bếp chẳng ăn, chó chê nhà dột ra nằm bụi tre
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Someone who is too picky will end up with nothing
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 “Chuột chê xó bếp chẳng ăn, chó chê nhà dột ra nằm bụi tre” mean?
Someone who is too picky will end up with nothing Literally: Mouse criticizes kitchen corner doesn't eat, dog criticizes leaky house lies in dusty bamboo
Is “Chuột chê xó bếp chẳng ăn, chó chê nhà dột ra nằm bụi tre” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.