Dây dùn khó dứt, lạt mềm buộc chặt
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A gentle and persistent approach can be more effective than a forceful one
Sự nhẹ nhàng và kiên trì có thể hiệu quả hơn sự mạnh mẽ
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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 “Dây dùn khó dứt, lạt mềm buộc chặt” mean?
A gentle and persistent approach can be more effective than a forceful one Literally: Jute rope is hard to cut, soft cane binds tightly
Is “Dây dùn khó dứt, lạt mềm buộc chặt” formal or informal?
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