Thương ống bương lấy nửa
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To accept an imperfect solution when a perfect one is not possible
Chấp nhận giải pháp không hoàn hảo khi không có lựa chọn tốt hơn
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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 “Thương ống bương lấy nửa” mean?
To accept an imperfect solution when a perfect one is not possible Literally: love the bamboo tube, take half
Is “Thương ống bương lấy nửa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.