của thiên, trả địa
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Meaning · English
Close to the English saying: “Ill gotten, ill spent. (Mr. B Lam).”.
Literally: (That which) Belongs to heaven, returns to earth.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikiquote: Vietnamese proverbs (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “của thiên, trả địa” mean?
Close to the English saying: “Ill gotten, ill spent. (Mr. B Lam).”. Literally: (That which) Belongs to heaven, returns to earth.
Is “của thiên, trả địa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.