Cú có cú ăn, vọ không có vọ lăn vọ chết
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Those with resources thrive, while those without struggle to survive
Examples
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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 “Cú có cú ăn, vọ không có vọ lăn vọ chết” mean?
Those with resources thrive, while those without struggle to survive Literally: Crow has crow to eat, crow doesn't have crow rolls and dies
Is “Cú có cú ăn, vọ không có vọ lăn vọ chết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.