một nghề cho chín còn hơn chín nghề
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
one trade to be chín (“well done; ripe”) is better than chín (“nine”) trades
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
it's better to be a master of one trade than a jack of all trades
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “một nghề cho chín còn hơn chín nghề” mean?
one trade to be chín (“well done; ripe”) is better than chín (“nine”) trades
Is “một nghề cho chín còn hơn chín nghề” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“jack of all trades” (English) — near equivalent.