Làm trai chớ chống đò ngang, đừng cấy ruộng Phật, chớ mang nợ làng
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Men should not commit adultery, exploit sacred places, or debt to the community
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 trai chớ chống đò ngang, đừng cấy ruộng Phật, chớ mang nợ làng” mean?
Men should not commit adultery, exploit sacred places, or debt to the community Literally: Do not row against the ferry, do not plant in the Buddha's field, do not owe the village debt
Is “Làm trai chớ chống đò ngang, đừng cấy ruộng Phật, chớ mang nợ làng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.