Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Giao tất trạch hữu, cư tất trạch lân

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Meaning · English

A good neighbor is a blessing

Literally: Where you live, choose a good neighbor

Examples

Giao tất trạch hữu, cư tất trạch lân, nên chọn nơi ở cẩn thậnA good neighbor is a blessing, so choose where to live carefully

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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 “Giao tất trạch hữu, cư tất trạch lân” mean?

A good neighbor is a blessing Literally: Where you live, choose a good neighbor

Is “Giao tất trạch hữu, cư tất trạch lân” formal or informal?

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

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