Ma không thương người ốm, kẻ trộm không thương nhà nghèo
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The most vulnerable are often exploited by those who take advantage of them
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 “Ma không thương người ốm, kẻ trộm không thương nhà nghèo” mean?
The most vulnerable are often exploited by those who take advantage of them Literally: Devils don't pity the sick, thieves don't pity the poor
Is “Ma không thương người ốm, kẻ trộm không thương nhà nghèo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.