Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Uống chè tàu, ngồi trường kỉ

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Meaning · English

To enjoy the benefits of something without putting in the effort

Literally: Drink Chinese tea, sit in a long chair

Examples

Anh ấy uống chè tàu, ngồi trường kỉ nhờ vào mối quan hệ của gia đìnhHe enjoys the benefits, thanks to his family's connections

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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 “Uống chè tàu, ngồi trường kỉ” mean?

To enjoy the benefits of something without putting in the effort Literally: Drink Chinese tea, sit in a long chair

Is “Uống chè tàu, ngồi trường kỉ” formal or informal?

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

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