Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Kẻ tham ăn lấy răng đào miệng

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Meaning · English

Greed can lead to trouble

Literally: One who is greedy eats and takes with teeth, loses with mouth

Examples

Anh ấy tham ăn lấy răng đào miệng, cuối cùng mất cả công việc và uy tín.He was greedy and it ultimately cost him his job and reputation.

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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 tham ăn lấy răng đào miệng” mean?

Greed can lead to trouble Literally: One who is greedy eats and takes with teeth, loses with mouth

Is “Kẻ tham ăn lấy răng đào miệng” formal or informal?

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

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