Làm thì ăn, không làm thì thôi
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If you work, you get to enjoy the benefits, otherwise you don't.
Nếu bạn làm việc, bạn sẽ được tận hưởng lợi ích, nếu không bạn không được
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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 thì ăn, không làm thì thôi” mean?
If you work, you get to enjoy the benefits, otherwise you don't. Literally: Do then eat, not do then stop
Is “Làm thì ăn, không làm thì thôi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.