Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Cơm kề miệng chẳng ăn

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Meaning · English

To have something readily available but not utilize it

Literally: Rice next to mouth not eating

Examples

Cô ấy có nhiều cơ hội nhưng cô không biết tận dụng, cơm kề miệng chẳng ăn.She has many opportunities but she doesn't know how to take advantage of them, a case of rice next to mouth not eating.

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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 “Cơm kề miệng chẳng ăn” mean?

To have something readily available but not utilize it Literally: Rice next to mouth not eating

Is “Cơm kề miệng chẳng ăn” formal or informal?

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

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