Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Vỡ chợ Cầu chẳng được cái kim

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Meaning · English

Even in a crowded place, one can't find what they're looking for

Literally: Breaking Cau market doesn't get a needle

Examples

Anh ấy tìm kiếm khắp thành phố nhưng vỡ chợ Cầu chẳng được cái kimHe searched the whole city but couldn't find what he was looking for

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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 “Vỡ chợ Cầu chẳng được cái kim” mean?

Even in a crowded place, one can't find what they're looking for Literally: Breaking Cau market doesn't get a needle

Is “Vỡ chợ Cầu chẳng được cái kim” formal or informal?

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

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