Khi lành cho nhau ăn cháy, khi dữ máng nhau cạy nổi
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Be kind to others when things are going well, and they will help you in difficult times
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 2026-08-06; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Khi lành cho nhau ăn cháy, khi dữ máng nhau cạy nổi” mean?
Be kind to others when things are going well, and they will help you in difficult times Literally: When calm, feed each other burnt food; when turbulent, help each other pry up the pot
Is “Khi lành cho nhau ăn cháy, khi dữ máng nhau cạy nổi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.