Ba tháng trông cây, một ngày trông quả
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It takes a long time to cultivate something, but only a short time to enjoy its benefits
Examples
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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 2026-08-05; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Ba tháng trông cây, một ngày trông quả” mean?
It takes a long time to cultivate something, but only a short time to enjoy its benefits Literally: Three months to guard the tree, one day to guard the fruit
Is “Ba tháng trông cây, một ngày trông quả” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.