Một khoáy sống lâu, hai khoáy vỡ đầu, ba khoáy chóng chết
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One clever idea can bring success, but multiple schemes can lead to trouble
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 “Một khoáy sống lâu, hai khoáy vỡ đầu, ba khoáy chóng chết” mean?
One clever idea can bring success, but multiple schemes can lead to trouble Literally: One trick lives long, two tricks break head, three tricks die quickly
Is “Một khoáy sống lâu, hai khoáy vỡ đầu, ba khoáy chóng chết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.