Mảnh bát ngô hơn bồ bát đàn
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A small but certain advantage is better than a potential large one
Lợi thế nhỏ nhưng chắc chắn tốt hơn lợi thế lớn tiềm năng
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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 “Mảnh bát ngô hơn bồ bát đàn” mean?
A small but certain advantage is better than a potential large one Literally: A piece of broken bowl is better than a whole tray
Is “Mảnh bát ngô hơn bồ bát đàn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.