Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Chưa tập bò đã tập chạy

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Meaning · English

To try to do something difficult before mastering the basics

Literally: Haven't learned to walk yet, already learning to run

Examples

Anh ấy chưa tập bò đã tập chạy, nên thường gặp khó khănHe tried to run before he could walk, so he often encountered difficulties

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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 “Chưa tập bò đã tập chạy” mean?

To try to do something difficult before mastering the basics Literally: Haven't learned to walk yet, already learning to run

Is “Chưa tập bò đã tập chạy” formal or informal?

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

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