Nước lên rồi nước lại ròng, đố ai bắt được con còng trong hang
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It's hard to catch someone who is hiding or in a secure position
Examples
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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 “Nước lên rồi nước lại ròng, đố ai bắt được con còng trong hang” mean?
It's hard to catch someone who is hiding or in a secure position Literally: Water rises and water flows back, who can catch the crab in the cave
Is “Nước lên rồi nước lại ròng, đố ai bắt được con còng trong hang” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.