Làm nên một mình một cỗ, chẳng làm nên thì vỗ tay không
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If you can't do something on your own, don't pretend to be able to
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 “Làm nên một mình một cỗ, chẳng làm nên thì vỗ tay không” mean?
If you can't do something on your own, don't pretend to be able to Literally: Do one pot by oneself, if not, then clap hands without
Is “Làm nên một mình một cỗ, chẳng làm nên thì vỗ tay không” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.