Lên non mới biết non cao, nuôi con mới biết công lao mẹ thầy
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
One only appreciates the value of something after experiencing it firsthand.
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 “Lên non mới biết non cao, nuôi con mới biết công lao mẹ thầy” mean?
One only appreciates the value of something after experiencing it firsthand. Literally: Climb the mountain to know the mountain's height, raise a child to know the labor of mother and teacher
Is “Lên non mới biết non cao, nuôi con mới biết công lao mẹ thầy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.