Bắt giặc phải có gan, chống thuyền phải có sức
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One needs courage to capture enemies and strength to withstand challenges
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 “Bắt giặc phải có gan, chống thuyền phải có sức” mean?
One needs courage to capture enemies and strength to withstand challenges Literally: Catch enemy must have liver, resist boat must have strength
Is “Bắt giặc phải có gan, chống thuyền phải có sức” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.