Mèo lớn bắt chuột lớn, mèo bé bắt chuột bé
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People take on tasks according to their ability
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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 “Mèo lớn bắt chuột lớn, mèo bé bắt chuột bé” mean?
People take on tasks according to their ability Literally: Big cat catches big mouse, small cat catches small mouse
Is “Mèo lớn bắt chuột lớn, mèo bé bắt chuột bé” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.