Chuông đánh mới kêu, đèn khêu mới sáng
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Only when used or activated do things show their value
Khi được sử dụng hoặc kích hoạt, những thứ mới thể hiện giá trị
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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 “Chuông đánh mới kêu, đèn khêu mới sáng” mean?
Only when used or activated do things show their value Literally: Bell rings only when struck, lamp shines only when lit
Is “Chuông đánh mới kêu, đèn khêu mới sáng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.