Tiền rừng bạc bể, tay không hững hờ
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Having many resources but not utilizing them effectively
Có nhiều tài nguyên nhưng không sử dụng hiệu quả
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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 “Tiền rừng bạc bể, tay không hững hờ” mean?
Having many resources but not utilizing them effectively Literally: Money in the forest, silver in the sea, hands empty and careless
Is “Tiền rừng bạc bể, tay không hững hờ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.