Dốt kia thì phải cậy thầy, vụng kia cậy thợ thì mày làm nên
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One should recognize and admit their limitations
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 “Dốt kia thì phải cậy thầy, vụng kia cậy thợ thì mày làm nên” mean?
One should recognize and admit their limitations Literally: If ignorant, rely on the teacher; if unskilled, rely on the worker, then you'll succeed
Is “Dốt kia thì phải cậy thầy, vụng kia cậy thợ thì mày làm nên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.