Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Vịt chê lúa lép không ăn

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Meaning · English

Someone who criticizes others for a flaw they themselves have

Literally: Duck criticizes paddy for being barren but doesn't eat

Examples

Anh ấy luôn chê bai người khác, vịt chê lúa lép không ăn thậtHe always criticizes others, it's like the duck criticizing the paddy for being barren but doesn't eat

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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 “Vịt chê lúa lép không ăn” mean?

Someone who criticizes others for a flaw they themselves have Literally: Duck criticizes paddy for being barren but doesn't eat

Is “Vịt chê lúa lép không ăn” formal or informal?

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

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