Rau muống tháng chín, nàng dâu nhịn cho mẹ chồng ăn
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A daughter-in-law should prioritize her mother-in-law's needs
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 “Rau muống tháng chín, nàng dâu nhịn cho mẹ chồng ăn” mean?
A daughter-in-law should prioritize her mother-in-law's needs Literally: Water spinach in September, daughter-in-law abstains for mother-in-law to eat
Is “Rau muống tháng chín, nàng dâu nhịn cho mẹ chồng ăn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.