Ở có đức, mặc sức mà ăn
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Be kind and generous to others when you have the means
Là người tốt và hào phóng với người khác khi có điều kiện
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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 2026-08-09; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Ở có đức, mặc sức mà ăn” mean?
Be kind and generous to others when you have the means Literally: At home have virtue, wear comfort to eat
Is “Ở có đức, mặc sức mà ăn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.