Có gió lung mới biết tùng bá cứng
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A person's true character is revealed in difficult situations
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 “Có gió lung mới biết tùng bá cứng” mean?
A person's true character is revealed in difficult situations Literally: Having windy storms to know the strength of the tùng and bá trees
Is “Có gió lung mới biết tùng bá cứng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.