Đường trơn chớ dại đi đêm, muốn đò không đắm chớ chêm người vào
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Be cautious in uncertain situations to avoid trouble
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 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Đường trơn chớ dại đi đêm, muốn đò không đắm chớ chêm người vào” mean?
Be cautious in uncertain situations to avoid trouble Literally: Slippery road don't foolishly go at night, want a boat not to sink don't add people to it
Is “Đường trơn chớ dại đi đêm, muốn đò không đắm chớ chêm người vào” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.