Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Một cục đất ải bằng một bãi phân

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Meaning · English

A small amount of good is better than a large amount of bad

Literally: one lump of alkaline soil equals one field of manure

Examples

Một cục đất ải bằng một bãi phân, anh nên chọn công việc ổn địnhA small amount of good is better than a large amount of bad, you should choose a stable job

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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 cục đất ải bằng một bãi phân” mean?

A small amount of good is better than a large amount of bad Literally: one lump of alkaline soil equals one field of manure

Is “Một cục đất ải bằng một bãi phân” formal or informal?

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

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