Gần lửa rát mặt, gần sông sạch mình
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Being close to someone or something influences one's behavior or character
Gần gũi với ai đó hoặc điều gì ảnh hưởng đến hành vi hoặc tính cách
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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 “Gần lửa rát mặt, gần sông sạch mình” mean?
Being close to someone or something influences one's behavior or character Literally: Near fire scorches face, near river cleans body
Is “Gần lửa rát mặt, gần sông sạch mình” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.