lửa thử vàng, gian nan thử sức
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
fire tests gold, hardship tests strength
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
only hardship can test your ability and endurance; to be better, you need to put yourself through hardship
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
chỉ có gian nan mới thử được khả năng và sự kiên nhẫn
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Common questions
What does “lửa thử vàng, gian nan thử sức” mean?
fire tests gold, hardship tests strength
Is “lửa thử vàng, gian nan thử sức” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.