Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Miếng khi đói bằng gói khi no

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Meaning · English

A small amount is valuable when you need it

Literally: a slice when hungry equals a bundle when full

Examples

Anh ấy không đánh giá cao món quà cho đến khi cần nó, miếng khi đói bằng gói khi noHe didn't appreciate the gift until he needed it, a slice when hungry equals a bundle when full

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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 “Miếng khi đói bằng gói khi no” mean?

A small amount is valuable when you need it Literally: a slice when hungry equals a bundle when full

Is “Miếng khi đói bằng gói khi no” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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