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ăn cây nào rào cây nấy

/ən kəj naːw ɹaːw kəj nəːj/
proverb★Intermediate
informal

This proverb means that one should not interfere in others' affairs or try to control what doesn't belong to them. It literally translates to 'Eat the fruit from the tree you planted, fence the tree you planted.'

Anh không nên can thiệp vào việc của người khác, nhớ 'ăn cây nào rào cây nấy'.

You shouldn't interfere in other people's business, remember 'eat the fruit from the tree you planted, fence the tree you planted.'

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This proverb emphasizes personal responsibility and respecting boundaries.

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ăn quả cây nào rào cây nấyproverb
A similar proverb with the same meaning, emphasizing personal responsibility.

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

This proverb reflects Vietnamese values of personal responsibility and respect for others' boundaries.

📖Word Origin

The proverb originates from Vietnamese agricultural culture, where people plant and care for their own trees and reap the benefits.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is commonly used to advise someone against meddling in others' affairs or taking credit for things they didn't contribute to.

Word Breakdown

ăn cây nào
eat the fruit from the tree
phrase
+
rào cây nấy
fence the tree
phrase
✎ Noted on May 31, 2026VI → EN

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