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Góp _____ thành bão
gió
Nước chảy đá ____.
mòn
Lá rụng về _____.
cội
Kiến tha ____ đầy tổ
lâu
Cái răng, cái ____ là vóc con người.
vóc
Tốt gỗ hơn tốt nước ____.
sơn
Sau cơn mưa, ____ lại nắng
trời
Con hơn _____ là nhà có phúc.
cha
Ăn bát cơm _____, nhớ nẻo đường đi.
dẻo
Thương ______ như thể thương thân
người
Literal meaning: If children surpass their father, the family is blessed.
Usage:
Expressing pride in children’s achievements.
Con hơn cha là nhà có phúc
Literal meaning: Gathering winds creates a storm.
Usage:
Often talking about collective effort.
Góp gió thành bão
Literal meaning: Flowing water wears down stone.
Usage:
Encouragement to keep trying despite difficulties.
Nước chảy đá mòn.
Literal meaning: Good wood is better than good paint.
Usage:
Reminding someone to value character over looks or surface beauty.
Tốt gỗ hơn tốt nước sơn.
Literal meaning: After the rain, the sun shines again.
Usage:
To comfort someone going through difficulties.
Sau cơn mưa, trời lại nắng.
Literal meaning: Fallen leaves return to their roots.
Usage:
Often used about nostalgia, aging, or coming original home.
Lá rụng về cội.
Literal meaning: Love others as if loving yourself.
Usage:
Teaching kindness and humanity.
Thương người như thể thương thân.
Literal meaning: Ants carry food little by little until the nest is full.
Usage:
Encourages patience, saving, studying, or working steadily.
Kiến tha lâu đầy tổ.
Literal meaning: Teeth and hair reflect a person’s appearance.
Usage:
Often told to children to encourage cleanliness and proper appearance.
Cái răng, cái tóc là vóc con người.
Literal meaning:
When eating a bowl of soft rice, remember the path you walked to get there.
Usage:
Said to remind someone not to forget their roots or those who supported them.
Ăn bát cơm dẻo, nhớ nẻo đường đi.
Small contributions combined can create great impact — positive or negative.
Góp gió thành bão.
Small, consistent efforts lead to big results.
Kiến tha lâu đầy tổ.
Hard times will pass; better days will come.
Sau cơn mưa, trời lại nắng.
Persistence over time overcomes obstacles.
Nước chảy đá mòn.
Inner quality is more important than outward appearance.
Tốt gỗ hơn tốt nước sơn.
A good family is one where the next generation improves and grows beyond the previous one.
Con hơn cha là nhà có phúc.
People usually wish to return to their homeland, family, or origins — especially in old age.
Lá rụng về cội.
Have compassion and empathy towards others.
Thương người như thể thương thân.
Personal grooming and the beauty of their teeth reflect one’s character.
Cái răng, cái tóc là vóc con người.
Be grateful. Remember the effort, hardship, or people who helped you achieve what you have.
Ăn bát cơm dẻo, nhớ nẻo đường đi.