Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Đi trước không mau đi sau đạp gót

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Meaning · English

Those who start early have an advantage over latecomers

Literally: go before not hurry go after step on heel

Examples

Nếu muốn thành công thì phải biết đi trước không mau đi sau đạp gót.If you want to succeed, you must know how to take the lead and not fall behind.

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

Common questions

What does “Đi trước không mau đi sau đạp gót” mean?

Those who start early have an advantage over latecomers Literally: go before not hurry go after step on heel

Is “Đi trước không mau đi sau đạp gót” formal or informal?

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

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