Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Khôn ngoan chẳng qua lẽ phải

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Meaning · English

Cleverness is not worth more than integrity

Literally: Cleverness passes just the right principle

Examples

Anh ấy khôn ngoan chẳng qua lẽ phải, nên được mọi người kính trọngHe is clever but prioritizes integrity, so he is respected by everyone

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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 “Khôn ngoan chẳng qua lẽ phải” mean?

Cleverness is not worth more than integrity Literally: Cleverness passes just the right principle

Is “Khôn ngoan chẳng qua lẽ phải” formal or informal?

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

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