con sâu làm rầu nồi canh
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
one caterpillar spoils the broth pot
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
one bad apple can spoil the barrel
Common questions
What does “con sâu làm rầu nồi canh” mean?
one caterpillar spoils the broth pot
Is “con sâu làm rầu nồi canh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.