Chuội tơ rồi mới nhuộm màu, mặc cho đến rách mà màu chẳng phai
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Only after a strong foundation is built can one add embellishments
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 “Chuội tơ rồi mới nhuộm màu, mặc cho đến rách mà màu chẳng phai” mean?
Only after a strong foundation is built can one add embellishments Literally: to weave the thread then dye the color, wear until torn but the color doesn't fade
Is “Chuội tơ rồi mới nhuộm màu, mặc cho đến rách mà màu chẳng phai” formal or informal?
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