Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Dầu đắt nhưng cắt nên miếng

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Meaning · English

Something expensive can still be shared or divided

Literally: Oil is expensive but can be cut into pieces

Examples

Mẹ nói dầu đắt nhưng cắt nên miếng, nên chia sẻ bánh với anh emMother said oil is expensive but can be cut into pieces, so share the cake with your siblings

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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 “Dầu đắt nhưng cắt nên miếng” mean?

Something expensive can still be shared or divided Literally: Oil is expensive but can be cut into pieces

Is “Dầu đắt nhưng cắt nên miếng” formal or informal?

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

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