Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Làm ruộng ba năm, chăn tằm ba lứa

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Meaning · English

Patience and persistence are necessary for success

Literally: Work in the field for three years, raise silkworms for three cycles

Examples

Anh ấy đã thất bại nhiều lần, nhưng nhớ câu làm ruộng ba năm, chăn tằm ba lứa nên không bỏ cuộcHe failed many times, but remembering the proverb, he didn't give up

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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 ruộng ba năm, chăn tằm ba lứa” mean?

Patience and persistence are necessary for success Literally: Work in the field for three years, raise silkworms for three cycles

Is “Làm ruộng ba năm, chăn tằm ba lứa” formal or informal?

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

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