Ốc chẳng mang nổi mình, lại còn mang cọc rêu
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One who cannot even take care of themselves is burdened with extra responsibilities
Không thể tự chăm sóc mà còn phải gánh trách nhiệm thêm
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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 “Ốc chẳng mang nổi mình, lại còn mang cọc rêu” mean?
One who cannot even take care of themselves is burdened with extra responsibilities Literally: Snail cannot carry its own shell, yet still carries mossy pole
Is “Ốc chẳng mang nổi mình, lại còn mang cọc rêu” formal or informal?
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