Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Mưu cao chẳng bằng chí dày

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Meaning · English

Cunning plans are no match for strong will and perseverance

Literally: High scheme not as good as thick will

Examples

Anh ấy có mưu cao nhưng không có chí dày, nên cuối cùng không thành côngHe had clever plans but lacked strong will, so he ultimately failed

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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 “Mưu cao chẳng bằng chí dày” mean?

Cunning plans are no match for strong will and perseverance Literally: High scheme not as good as thick will

Is “Mưu cao chẳng bằng chí dày” formal or informal?

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

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