Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Rượu cổ be, chè đáy ấm

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A small amount of something can still be satisfying

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Literally: wine in a small jug, tea in a warm pot

Examples

Rượu cổ be, chè đáy ấm, anh vẫn cảm thấy ấm ápAlthough it's just a small amount, I still feel warm and cozy

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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 cổ be, chè đáy ấm” mean?

A small amount of something can still be satisfying Literally: wine in a small jug, tea in a warm pot

Is “Rượu cổ be, chè đáy ấm” formal or informal?

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

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