Vịt chê lúa lép không ăn, chuột chê nhà trống ra nằm bụi tre
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
One should not criticize others for what they themselves lack
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 “Vịt chê lúa lép không ăn, chuột chê nhà trống ra nằm bụi tre” mean?
One should not criticize others for what they themselves lack Literally: Duck criticizes sparse rice does not eat, rat criticizes empty house goes to lie in bamboo bush
Is “Vịt chê lúa lép không ăn, chuột chê nhà trống ra nằm bụi tre” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.