Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Có hạt châu lại đòi ngọc báu

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Meaning · English

To be dissatisfied with what one has and desire something better

Literally: Have pearl but demand precious jade

Examples

Anh ấy đã có việc làm ổn định rồi, nhưng vẫn than thở, có hạt châu lại đòi ngọc báu.He already has a stable job, but still complains, having a pearl but demanding precious jade.

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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 hạt châu lại đòi ngọc báu” mean?

To be dissatisfied with what one has and desire something better Literally: Have pearl but demand precious jade

Is “Có hạt châu lại đòi ngọc báu” formal or informal?

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

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