Nón không quai như thuyền không lái
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A person without a leader is like a boat without a helm
Một người không có lãnh đạo giống như một con thuyền không có lái
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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 “Nón không quai như thuyền không lái” mean?
A person without a leader is like a boat without a helm Literally: Conical hat without a strap like a boat without a helm
Is “Nón không quai như thuyền không lái” formal or informal?
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