Tiếng Việt · Proverb Attested

trâu buộc ghét trâu ăn

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In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: trâu cột ghét trâu ăn

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The chained water buffalo hates the water buffalo that grazes.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trâu bị buộc恨 trâu được thả

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

those who have a hard time tend to be jealous of those who are better off

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người khó khăn thường ghen tị với người may mắn

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Topics: Cattle

What does “trâu buộc ghét trâu ăn” mean?

The chained water buffalo hates the water buffalo that grazes.

Is “trâu buộc ghét trâu ăn” formal or informal?

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

What is the closest equivalent?

“have a hard time” (English) — near equivalent.

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