Signification
Having something valuable but not knowing it.
Contexte culturel
Chickens are the most common livestock in Laos. Using them in proverbs makes the wisdom accessible to everyone, from farmers to city dwellers. Laos has famous sapphire mines in Bokeo province. The idea of finding a 'stone' in the dirt that is actually a fortune is a part of local lore. The proverb aligns with the concept that 'Ignorance' (Avidya) prevents one from seeing the true value of the Dhamma (teachings), just as the chicken doesn't see the value of the gem. While Lao people are generally humble, they use proverbs like this to indirectly criticize others without being too aggressive, a concept known as 'keeping face'.
Use with 'Khue'
Always put 'ຄື' (khue) before the phrase to make it a natural comparison.
Don't be too mean
This can sound insulting if said directly to someone's face. Use it to talk *about* a situation instead.
Signification
Having something valuable but not knowing it.
Use with 'Khue'
Always put 'ຄື' (khue) before the phrase to make it a natural comparison.
Don't be too mean
This can sound insulting if said directly to someone's face. Use it to talk *about* a situation instead.
Modern Context
Use it when talking about 'Crypto' or 'NFTs' if the person doesn't understand them—Lao youth love this usage!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
ໄກ່ໄດ້____
The correct object is 'ພອຍ' (gemstone).
Which situation best describes 'ໄກ່ໄດ້ພອຍ'?
A person receives a gift...
The proverb describes not knowing the value of what you have.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ລາວຊື້ກ້ອງຖ່າຍຮູບລາຄາແສນປາຍມາ ແຕ່ຖ່າຍຮູບບໍ່ເປັນ. B: ________.
B is commenting on the waste of an expensive camera by someone who can't use it.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesໄກ່ໄດ້____
The correct object is 'ພອຍ' (gemstone).
A person receives a gift...
The proverb describes not knowing the value of what you have.
A: ລາວຊື້ກ້ອງຖ່າຍຮູບລາຄາແສນປາຍມາ ແຕ່ຖ່າຍຮູບບໍ່ເປັນ. B: ________.
B is commenting on the waste of an expensive camera by someone who can't use it.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot exactly. 'Phoy' usually refers to colored gems like rubies. Diamonds are 'Phet'.
Yes, it fits perfectly. They have the 'gem' (talent) but don't use it.
It's neutral-informal. It's a bit 'sassy' but not a swear word.
Absolutely. It's very common in memes and social media comments.
Expressions liées
ວານອນໄດ້ແກ້ວ
synonymA monkey gets a crystal.
ຕາບອດໄດ້ແວ່ນ
similarA blind person gets a mirror.
ຫົວລ້ານໄດ້ຫວີ
similarA bald person gets a comb.
ຄວາມຮູ້ທ່ວມຫົວ ເອົາຕົວບໍ່ລອດ
contrastHaving a head full of knowledge but unable to survive.
