Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Thủ chớ bàn thạch, lách chớ sa đà

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Meaning · English

Be cautious of one's actions to avoid trouble

Literally: Hands don't touch hot rocks, feet don't step on slippery roads

Examples

Khi làm việc gì, anh nên nhớ thủ chớ bàn thạch, lách chớ sa đà.When doing anything, you should remember to be cautious and avoid trouble.

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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 “Thủ chớ bàn thạch, lách chớ sa đà” mean?

Be cautious of one's actions to avoid trouble Literally: Hands don't touch hot rocks, feet don't step on slippery roads

Is “Thủ chớ bàn thạch, lách chớ sa đà” formal or informal?

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

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