Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Giàu tiên giàu bạc, giàu vạc cả xương

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Meaning · English

Wealth can't save you from death

Literally: Rich in coins, rich in silver, rich in vats, all just bones

Examples

Tiền bạc không thể mua được tuổi thọ, giàu tiên giàu bạc, giàu vạc cả xươngMoney can't buy longevity, rich in coins, rich in silver, rich in vats, all just bones

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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 “Giàu tiên giàu bạc, giàu vạc cả xương” mean?

Wealth can't save you from death Literally: Rich in coins, rich in silver, rich in vats, all just bones

Is “Giàu tiên giàu bạc, giàu vạc cả xương” formal or informal?

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

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