Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Một bị vừng chửa chấm được một hột

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Meaning · English

A small problem can become a big issue if not handled properly

Literally: One sesame seed can fill a whole hole

Examples

Anh ấy chỉ làm một việc nhỏ sai mà rồi mọi việc都 bị ảnh hưởngHe just did one small thing wrong and then everything was affected

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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 “Một bị vừng chửa chấm được một hột” mean?

A small problem can become a big issue if not handled properly Literally: One sesame seed can fill a whole hole

Is “Một bị vừng chửa chấm được một hột” formal or informal?

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

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