Mắm ngấu thì ngon, ruộng ngấu mẹ con cả mừng
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Hard work and difficulties can lead to success and happiness
Công việc khó khăn và thử thách có thể dẫn đến thành công và hạnh phúc
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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 2026-08-07; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Mắm ngấu thì ngon, ruộng ngấu mẹ con cả mừng” mean?
Hard work and difficulties can lead to success and happiness Literally: Fish sauce is delicious when fermented, a fertile field makes a mother and child happy
Is “Mắm ngấu thì ngon, ruộng ngấu mẹ con cả mừng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.