Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Mưu cao không bằng chí dày

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Meaning · English

Clever plans are no match for perseverance and determination

Literally: Clever scheme not as good as thick will

Examples

Anh ấy đã bỏ cuộc vì không hiểu được rằng mưu cao không bằng chí dàyHe gave up because he didn't understand that clever plans are no match for perseverance and determination

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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 không bằng chí dày” mean?

Clever plans are no match for perseverance and determination Literally: Clever scheme not as good as thick will

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

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