Tham cơm nguội cá kho, bỏ cơm vua, áo chúa
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Preferring humble things to luxurious ones
Ưa thích những điều khiêm tốn hơn là những điều xa hoa
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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 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Tham cơm nguội cá kho, bỏ cơm vua, áo chúa” mean?
Preferring humble things to luxurious ones Literally: crave cold rice, fish sauce, abandon king's rice, lord's clothing
Is “Tham cơm nguội cá kho, bỏ cơm vua, áo chúa” formal or informal?
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