Ở xa tìm thế, ở xế tìm mồi
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When in a difficult situation, look for opportunities or resources to overcome it
Khi gặp khó khăn, hãy tìm cơ hội hoặc nguồn lực để vượt qua
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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 xa tìm thế, ở xế tìm mồi” mean?
When in a difficult situation, look for opportunities or resources to overcome it Literally: Far away find world, near find bait
Is “Ở xa tìm thế, ở xế tìm mồi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.