Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Nước lọng trọng nước khe

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Meaning · English

A small stream can erode a large rock

Literally: Water drips heavily on rock

Examples

Dòng nước nhỏ nhưng chảy liên tục sẽ làm mòn đá lớn.A small stream can erode a large rock over time.

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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 “Nước lọng trọng nước khe” mean?

A small stream can erode a large rock Literally: Water drips heavily on rock

Is “Nước lọng trọng nước khe” formal or informal?

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

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