Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Có trăng tình phụ lòng đèn, ba mươi mồng một đi tìm lấy trăng

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Meaning · English

Be patient and wait for the right moment

Literally: Having a crescent moon to rely on, on the 31st go find the full moon

Examples

Khi gặp khó khăn, hãy nhớ có trăng tình phụ lòng đèn, ba mươi mồng một đi tìm lấy trăngWhen facing difficulties, remember to be patient and wait for the right moment

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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 trăng tình phụ lòng đèn, ba mươi mồng một đi tìm lấy trăng” mean?

Be patient and wait for the right moment Literally: Having a crescent moon to rely on, on the 31st go find the full moon

Is “Có trăng tình phụ lòng đèn, ba mươi mồng một đi tìm lấy trăng” formal or informal?

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

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