Rượu chẳng uống, uống thì say; bạc chẳng đánh, đánh thì thua
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Some things are best avoided, as they can lead to trouble
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 “Rượu chẳng uống, uống thì say; bạc chẳng đánh, đánh thì thua” mean?
Some things are best avoided, as they can lead to trouble Literally: Wine not drunk, drunk then intoxicated; money not gambled, gambled then lost
Is “Rượu chẳng uống, uống thì say; bạc chẳng đánh, đánh thì thua” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.