Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Cơm sống về nồi chứ không sống về vung

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Meaning · English

Children should prioritize their family's well-being over others

Literally: Raw rice belongs to the pot, not the lid

Examples

Anh ấy luôn nhớ câu 'Cơm sống về nồi chứ không sống về vung' khi quyết định giúp đỡ gia đìnhHe always remembers the phrase 'Cơm sống về nồi chứ không sống về vung' when deciding to help his family

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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 sống về nồi chứ không sống về vung” mean?

Children should prioritize their family's well-being over others Literally: Raw rice belongs to the pot, not the lid

Is “Cơm sống về nồi chứ không sống về vung” formal or informal?

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

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