Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Dòm giỏ bỏ thóc

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Meaning · English

To neglect the essential for the sake of the trivial

Literally: Look at the basket and throw away the rice

Examples

Anh ấy dòm giỏ bỏ thóc khi từ chối công việc ổn định để theo đuổi sở thíchHe neglected the essential for the sake of the trivial when he refused a stable job to pursue his hobby

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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 “Dòm giỏ bỏ thóc” mean?

To neglect the essential for the sake of the trivial Literally: Look at the basket and throw away the rice

Is “Dòm giỏ bỏ thóc” formal or informal?

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

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