Kiêng cái ăn nước

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Meaning · English

Be mindful of local customs when in a foreign place

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cẩn thận với phong tục địa phương khi ở nơi nước ngoài

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Literally: Avoid the food and water

Examples

Khi đi du lịch, kiêng cái ăn nước để tránh bị bệnhWhen traveling, be mindful of local customs to avoid getting sick

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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 “Kiêng cái ăn nước” mean?

Be mindful of local customs when in a foreign place Literally: Avoid the food and water

Is “Kiêng cái ăn nước” formal or informal?

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

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