Từ rày buộc chỉ cổ tay, chim đậu thì bắt chim bay thì đừng
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Take advantage of opportunities when they arise
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 “Từ rày buộc chỉ cổ tay, chim đậu thì bắt chim bay thì đừng” mean?
Take advantage of opportunities when they arise Literally: From now on, tie the thread on the wrist, catch the bird when it perches, don't let it fly away
Is “Từ rày buộc chỉ cổ tay, chim đậu thì bắt chim bay thì đừng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.