Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ném chuột còn ghê chạn bát

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Meaning · English

To sacrifice a bigger interest for a smaller one

Literally: Throwing a rat but fearing the food tray

Examples

Anh ấy đã ném chuột còn ghê chạn bát khi bỏ việc tốt để theo đuổi cơ hội nhỏHe sacrificed a bigger interest for a smaller one when he quit his good job to pursue a small opportunity

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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 “Ném chuột còn ghê chạn bát” mean?

To sacrifice a bigger interest for a smaller one Literally: Throwing a rat but fearing the food tray

Is “Ném chuột còn ghê chạn bát” formal or informal?

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

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