Chớp xa chạy trước, chớp gần chậm bước chẳng sao
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Distant tasks are done quickly, but nearby tasks are done slowly
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 “Chớp xa chạy trước, chớp gần chậm bước chẳng sao” mean?
Distant tasks are done quickly, but nearby tasks are done slowly Literally: Distant lightning runs first, near lightning walks slowly, no problem
Is “Chớp xa chạy trước, chớp gần chậm bước chẳng sao” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.