Những khi cả gió mới biết cây cứng mềm
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It's only during difficult times that one's true character is revealed
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 “Những khi cả gió mới biết cây cứng mềm” mean?
It's only during difficult times that one's true character is revealed Literally: When the wind blows, then know the softness or hardness of the tree
Is “Những khi cả gió mới biết cây cứng mềm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.