Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Đông ngài hơn dài tay

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Meaning · English

Having many powerful connections is better than having wealth or ability

Literally: Many masters more than long arm

Examples

Anh ấy không có bằng cấp nhưng đông ngài hơn dài tay nên dễ xin việcHe doesn't have a degree but has many powerful connections, so it's easy for him to find a job

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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 “Đông ngài hơn dài tay” mean?

Having many powerful connections is better than having wealth or ability Literally: Many masters more than long arm

Is “Đông ngài hơn dài tay” formal or informal?

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

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