Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

No chê cơm nguội, đói đánh cả rau thiu

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Meaning · English

Do not be too picky when in need

Literally: scorn cold rice, hungry hit all rotten vegetables

Examples

Khi đói thì không chê cơm nguội, đói đánh cả rau thiu.When hungry, do not scorn cold rice, one will eat even rotten vegetables.

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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 “No chê cơm nguội, đói đánh cả rau thiu” mean?

Do not be too picky when in need Literally: scorn cold rice, hungry hit all rotten vegetables

Is “No chê cơm nguội, đói đánh cả rau thiu” formal or informal?

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

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