This proverb highlights the inconvenience caused by spelling mistakes, similar to chewing on unhulled rice grains in a bowl of cooked rice. Spelling errors can disrupt the flow of reading and distract the mind, making the overall experience less smooth and enjoyable. Just like the unhulled grains in well-cooked rice, spelling mistakes stand out and cause discomfort. The equivalent in English would be: “A misspelled word is more annoying than a misplaced step.”