Trâu ra mạ vào
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Meaning · English
One problem is solved, another arises
Literally: Buffaloes go out, horses come in
Examples
Khi công ty giải quyết xong vấn đề tài chính thì Trâu ra mạ vào, vấn đề nhân sự lại phát sinhWhen the company solved the financial problem, it was a case of Trâu ra mạ vào, as the personnel issue arose
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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.
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Common questions
What does “Trâu ra mạ vào” mean?
One problem is solved, another arises Literally: Buffaloes go out, horses come in
Is “Trâu ra mạ vào” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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