Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chém to kho dừ

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Meaning · English

To cut down a big tree with a small axe

Literally: Cut big dry tree

Examples

Anh ấy muốn chém to kho dừ nhưng không có đủ sứcHe wants to cut down a big tree with a small axe but doesn't have enough strength

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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 “Chém to kho dừ” mean?

To cut down a big tree with a small axe Literally: Cut big dry tree

Is “Chém to kho dừ” formal or informal?

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

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