Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Cả cái dù không che được cái cán

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Meaning · English

A small advantage cannot offset a big disadvantage

Literally: The umbrella cannot cover the handle

Examples

Tiết kiệm một ít tiền không bù đắp được việc mua phải hàng giảSaving a little money cannot make up for buying counterfeit goods

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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 2026-08-06; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Cả cái dù không che được cái cán” mean?

A small advantage cannot offset a big disadvantage Literally: The umbrella cannot cover the handle

Is “Cả cái dù không che được cái cán” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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