Muốn sang thời bắc cầu kiều, muốn con hay chữ thời yêu lấy thầy
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To achieve something, one must take the necessary steps or find the right guide
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 “Muốn sang thời bắc cầu kiều, muốn con hay chữ thời yêu lấy thầy” mean?
To achieve something, one must take the necessary steps or find the right guide Literally: Want to cross the river, build a bridge; want children to be literate, love and choose a teacher
Is “Muốn sang thời bắc cầu kiều, muốn con hay chữ thời yêu lấy thầy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.