Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chữ tốt chẳng nề bút cùn

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Meaning · English

Good writing is not dependent on the quality of the pen

Literally: Good character doesn't mind blunt pen

Examples

Chữ tốt chẳng nề bút cùn, anh ấy vẫn viết được những câu thơ hayGood writing is not dependent on the quality of the pen, he can still write good poems

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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 “Chữ tốt chẳng nề bút cùn” mean?

Good writing is not dependent on the quality of the pen Literally: Good character doesn't mind blunt pen

Is “Chữ tốt chẳng nề bút cùn” formal or informal?

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

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