Ngó lên nuộc lạt mái nhà
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Meaning · English
Look to one's own family or problems first
Literally: Look up at the rattan roof of one's house
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khi thấy nhà người ta giàu có, tôi nghĩ ngó lên nuộc lạt mái nhà mình.When I see others' wealth, I think to look to my own family's problems first.
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Sources & notes
Listed on Vietnamese Wikiquote “Ca dao Việt Nam” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Ngó lên nuộc lạt mái nhà” mean?
Look to one's own family or problems first Literally: Look up at the rattan roof of one's house
Is “Ngó lên nuộc lạt mái nhà” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.