Nhẹ như lông, quẳng chẳng đi, nặng bằng chì lại xa lăng lắc
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Something insignificant can be a burden, while something substantial can be manageable
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 “Nhẹ như lông, quẳng chẳng đi, nặng bằng chì lại xa lăng lắc” mean?
Something insignificant can be a burden, while something substantial can be manageable Literally: Light as a feather, throw it doesn't go, heavy as lead yet far and swinging
Is “Nhẹ như lông, quẳng chẳng đi, nặng bằng chì lại xa lăng lắc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.