Lụa Chàng, vải Ó, khốn khó cũng mua.
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Even in difficult times, one should prioritize buying necessities
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 2026-08-07; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Lụa Chàng, vải Ó, khốn khó cũng mua.” mean?
Even in difficult times, one should prioritize buying necessities Literally: Silk for the husband, fabric for the wife, even in hardship they are also bought
Is “Lụa Chàng, vải Ó, khốn khó cũng mua.” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.