Râu ông nọ, cầm bà kia
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To take something that is not yours to use for your own benefit
Lấy tài sản của người khác để phục vụ lợi ích của mình
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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 2026-08-07; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Râu ông nọ, cầm bà kia” mean?
To take something that is not yours to use for your own benefit Literally: Mr. husband's beard, Mrs. wife's hand holds
Is “Râu ông nọ, cầm bà kia” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.