Có sức ăn, có sức chịu

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Meaning · English

Have the ability to do something, also have the ability to withstand its consequences.

Literally: Have strength to eat, have strength to endure

Examples

Anh ấy có sức ăn, có sức chịu nên không sợ thử thách.He has the ability to do something and withstand its consequences, so he's not afraid of challenges.

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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 2026-08-06; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Có sức ăn, có sức chịu” mean?

Have the ability to do something, also have the ability to withstand its consequences. Literally: Have strength to eat, have strength to endure

Is “Có sức ăn, có sức chịu” formal or informal?

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

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