Bình thi giảng võ, loạn thế độc thi
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In peaceful times, one should focus on civil affairs, but in chaotic times, one should prioritize military strength
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 “Bình thi giảng võ, loạn thế độc thi” mean?
In peaceful times, one should focus on civil affairs, but in chaotic times, one should prioritize military strength Literally: Peaceful era discusses martial arts, chaotic era reads alone
Is “Bình thi giảng võ, loạn thế độc thi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.