Lúc gặp thì, cần chi phải tính, lúc lỡ thì, còn chỉ mà tính
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When opportunity arises, don't hesitate, when it's lost, don't regret
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 “Lúc gặp thì, cần chi phải tính, lúc lỡ thì, còn chỉ mà tính” mean?
When opportunity arises, don't hesitate, when it's lost, don't regret Literally: When meeting then, no need to think, when missing then, still point to think
Is “Lúc gặp thì, cần chi phải tính, lúc lỡ thì, còn chỉ mà tính” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.