con nhà tông không giống lông cũng giống cánh
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
the apple does not fall far from the tree
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
the apple does not fall far from the tree
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
take up the running
To take over a task or responsibility from someone else
English
Near equivalent
the boy is the father of the man
A person's childhood characteristics influence their adult personality
English
Common questions
What does “con nhà tông không giống lông cũng giống cánh” mean?
the apple does not fall far from the tree
Is “con nhà tông không giống lông cũng giống cánh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“the apple does not fall far from the tree” (English) — near equivalent.