Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ném chuột nể cũi bát

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Meaning · English

To hesitate or be afraid to take action due to fear of consequences

Literally: throwing a mouse but fearing the wooden cage

Examples

Anh ấy không dám tố cáo sự thật vì ném chuột nể cũi bátHe didn't dare to expose the truth because of fear of consequences

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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 nể cũi bát” mean?

To hesitate or be afraid to take action due to fear of consequences Literally: throwing a mouse but fearing the wooden cage

Is “Ném chuột nể cũi 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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