Có thóc thì róc ra gạo, có gạo thì nạo ra cơm
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Having resources makes it easier to achieve something
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 2026-08-06; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Có thóc thì róc ra gạo, có gạo thì nạo ra cơm” mean?
Having resources makes it easier to achieve something Literally: Having rice grains then husk to get rice, having rice then grind to get cooked rice
Is “Có thóc thì róc ra gạo, có gạo thì nạo ra cơm” formal or informal?
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