Có bệnh thì bái tứ phương, không bệnh thì đồng hương không mất
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When in need, one seeks help from anyone, but when not in need, one prioritizes those from their hometown
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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 “Có bệnh thì bái tứ phương, không bệnh thì đồng hương không mất” mean?
When in need, one seeks help from anyone, but when not in need, one prioritizes those from their hometown Literally: Have illness pray four directions, no illness same village not lose
Is “Có bệnh thì bái tứ phương, không bệnh thì đồng hương không mất” formal or informal?
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