Xách bầu phải xem quai, địu con phải xem vải buộc, làm cỏ phải xem cán nắm
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Meaning · English
Choose the right tool for the job
Literally: Carry a basket, check the handle; carry a child, check the cloth strap; weed, check the handle
Examples
Khi làm việc, xách bầu phải xem quai, địu con phải xem vải buộc, làm cỏ phải xem cán nắm để hiệu quảWhen working, carry a basket, check the handle; carry a child, check the cloth strap; weed, check the handle for efficiency
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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.
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Common questions
What does “Xách bầu phải xem quai, địu con phải xem vải buộc, làm cỏ phải xem cán nắm” mean?
Choose the right tool for the job Literally: Carry a basket, check the handle; carry a child, check the cloth strap; weed, check the handle
Is “Xách bầu phải xem quai, địu con phải xem vải buộc, làm cỏ phải xem cán nắm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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