Trâu kén cỏ trâu gầy, trò kén thầy trò dốt
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If one is too picky, they will miss out on opportunities
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 “Trâu kén cỏ trâu gầy, trò kén thầy trò dốt” mean?
If one is too picky, they will miss out on opportunities Literally: Buffaloes that are picky about grass are skinny, students who are picky about teachers are ignorant
Is “Trâu kén cỏ trâu gầy, trò kén thầy trò dốt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.