Đóm cháy ăn ra, tim la ăn vào
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Some problems are caused by external factors, while others are self-inflicted
Một số vấn đề do yếu tố bên ngoài, một số khác do tự gây ra
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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 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Đóm cháy ăn ra, tim la ăn vào” mean?
Some problems are caused by external factors, while others are self-inflicted Literally: Fire ant burns outward, tim la burns inward
Is “Đóm cháy ăn ra, tim la ăn vào” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.