Người đi không bực bằng người chực mâm cơm
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Those who wait are more anxious than those who take action
Những người chờ đợi thường lo lắng hơn những người hành động
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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 “Người đi không bực bằng người chực mâm cơm” mean?
Those who wait are more anxious than those who take action Literally: People walking are not as impatient as those waiting for the food tray
Is “Người đi không bực bằng người chực mâm cơm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.