Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Càng thắm thì lại càng phai

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Meaning · English

The more vibrant something is, the sooner it fades

Literally: The more fragrant then more faded

Examples

Cánh hoa hồng càng thắm thì lại càng phai nhanhThe more fragrant the rose is, the sooner it fades

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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 “Càng thắm thì lại càng phai” mean?

The more vibrant something is, the sooner it fades Literally: The more fragrant then more faded

Is “Càng thắm thì lại càng phai” formal or informal?

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

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