Gai ngọn giòn hơn gai gốc
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Meaning · English
The younger generation is more talented than the older one
Literally: tip thorn sharper than root thorn
Examples
Cháu trai tôi thật giỏi, gai ngọn giòn hơn gai gốc thậtMy nephew is very talented, the younger generation is indeed more talented than the older one
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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.
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Common questions
What does “Gai ngọn giòn hơn gai gốc” mean?
The younger generation is more talented than the older one Literally: tip thorn sharper than root thorn
Is “Gai ngọn giòn hơn gai gốc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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