Làm người phải biết tiện tần, đồ ăn thức mặc có ngần thì thôi
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One should know their limits and be content with what they have.
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 “Làm người phải biết tiện tần, đồ ăn thức mặc có ngần thì thôi” mean?
One should know their limits and be content with what they have. Literally: Do person must know modesty, food and clothing have enough then stop
Is “Làm người phải biết tiện tần, đồ ăn thức mặc có ngần thì thôi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.