Nhìn non xem hướng, nhìn núi xem chừng
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Assess a situation by considering its potential and limitations
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 “Nhìn non xem hướng, nhìn núi xem chừng” mean?
Assess a situation by considering its potential and limitations Literally: Look at hills to see direction, look at mountains to see height
Is “Nhìn non xem hướng, nhìn núi xem chừng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.