Đường xa biết sức ngựa, nước loạn biết tôi trung
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A long journey tests a horse's strength, chaotic times reveal a person's loyalty
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 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Đường xa biết sức ngựa, nước loạn biết tôi trung” mean?
A long journey tests a horse's strength, chaotic times reveal a person's loyalty Literally: Long road knows horse's strength, troubled water knows loyal heart
Is “Đường xa biết sức ngựa, nước loạn biết tôi trung” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.