Sân thóc chẳng bằng góc vườn, có vườn là có thóc
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
A small but secure advantage is better than a larger uncertain one
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 “Sân thóc chẳng bằng góc vườn, có vườn là có thóc” mean?
A small but secure advantage is better than a larger uncertain one Literally: paddy field is not better than garden corner, having garden means having paddy
Is “Sân thóc chẳng bằng góc vườn, có vườn là có thóc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.