Tiếng Việt · Proverb Attested

nhất nhật vi sư, chung thân vi phụ

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Meaning · English

He who teaches you, even for a day, should be regarded as your father for the rest of your life.

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Common questions

What does “nhất nhật vi sư, chung thân vi phụ” mean?

He who teaches you, even for a day, should be regarded as your father for the rest of your life.

Is “nhất nhật vi sư, chung thân vi phụ” formal or informal?

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

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