Có bệnh thì vái tứ phương, không bệnh đồng hương chẳng mất
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When in trouble, one seeks help from anyone, but when safe, one prioritizes those closest
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 “Có bệnh thì vái tứ phương, không bệnh đồng hương chẳng mất” mean?
When in trouble, one seeks help from anyone, but when safe, one prioritizes those closest Literally: If sick, pray to all directions, no sickness fellow villagers don't lose
Is “Có bệnh thì vái tứ phương, không bệnh đồng hương chẳng mất” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.