Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Rình như mèo rình chuột

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Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

To wait patiently and quietly for an opportunity

Literally: like a cat stalking a mouse

Examples

Anh ta rình như mèo rình chuột để bắt được kẻ trộmHe waited like a cat stalking a mouse to catch the thief

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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 “Rình như mèo rình chuột” mean?

To wait patiently and quietly for an opportunity Literally: like a cat stalking a mouse

Is “Rình như mèo rình chuột” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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