Người ăn cháy, kẻ cạy nồi
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Some people take risks, while others take advantage of their efforts
Một số người chấp nhận rủi ro, trong khi những người khác lợi dụng nỗ lực của họ
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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 “Người ăn cháy, kẻ cạy nồi” mean?
Some people take risks, while others take advantage of their efforts Literally: People eat burnt, others pry the pot
Is “Người ăn cháy, kẻ cạy nồi” formal or informal?
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