một câu nhịn chín câu lành
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Better a lean peace than a fat victory.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikiquote: Vietnamese proverbs (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review. Sources cited there: Hoa nhẫn nhục.
Common questions
What does “một câu nhịn chín câu lành” mean?
Better a lean peace than a fat victory.
Is “một câu nhịn chín câu lành” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.