Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Có trầu mà chẳng có vôi

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Meaning · English

Having something but lacking a crucial component

Literally: Having betel nut but no lime

Examples

Anh ấy có bằng cấp nhưng có trầu mà chẳng có vôi, không thể xin việcHe has a degree but has betel nut without lime, cannot find a job

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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 2026-08-06; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Có trầu mà chẳng có vôi” mean?

Having something but lacking a crucial component Literally: Having betel nut but no lime

Is “Có trầu mà chẳng có vôi” formal or informal?

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

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