Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Tay xách đồng Gạch, tay rạch đồng Lây

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have two opposing tasks or responsibilities

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có hai nhiệm vụ hoặc trách nhiệm đối lập

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Literally: One hand carries Gạch village, one hand scratches Lây village

Examples

Anh ấy phải tay xách đồng Gạch, tay rạch đồng Lây khi làm việc và chăm sóc gia đình.He has to have two opposing tasks or responsibilities when working and taking care of his family.

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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 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Tay xách đồng Gạch, tay rạch đồng Lây” mean?

To have two opposing tasks or responsibilities Literally: One hand carries Gạch village, one hand scratches Lây village

Is “Tay xách đồng Gạch, tay rạch đồng Lây” formal or informal?

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

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