Dò sông dò biển dò nguồn, biết sao được bụng lái buôn mà dò
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To understand someone's intentions, you must know their motivations and background
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 “Dò sông dò biển dò nguồn, biết sao được bụng lái buôn mà dò” mean?
To understand someone's intentions, you must know their motivations and background Literally: Explore the river, explore the sea, explore the source, how to know the mind of the boat owner
Is “Dò sông dò biển dò nguồn, biết sao được bụng lái buôn mà dò” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.