Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Nón rách mặc rách, giữ quai cho bền

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Meaning · English

Literally: Worn-out hat, wear the torn part, keep the strap for durability

Examples

Trong hoàn cảnh khó khăn, chúng ta phải nón rách mặc rách, giữ quai cho bền.In difficult circumstances, we have to make the most of what we have.

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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 rách mặc rách, giữ quai cho bền” mean?

Make the most of what you have Literally: Worn-out hat, wear the torn part, keep the strap for durability

Is “Nón rách mặc rách, giữ quai cho bền” formal or informal?

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

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