nhân nào, quả nấy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Close to the English saying: “You reap what you sow.”.
Literally: For every seed a corresponding fruit.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikiquote: Vietnamese proverbs (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review. Sources cited there: Những bíẩn cuộc đời.
Common questions
What does “nhân nào, quả nấy” mean?
Close to the English saying: “You reap what you sow.”. Literally: For every seed a corresponding fruit.
Is “nhân nào, quả nấy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.