Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Kẻ ham công, người ham của

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Meaning · English

Some people prioritize work, while others prioritize wealth

Literally: person fond of merit, person fond of property

Examples

Kẻ ham công, người ham của, mỗi người một tínhSome people prioritize work, while others prioritize wealth, each with their own nature

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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 “Kẻ ham công, người ham của” mean?

Some people prioritize work, while others prioritize wealth Literally: person fond of merit, person fond of property

Is “Kẻ ham công, người ham của” formal or informal?

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

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