phú quí các hữu định phận
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Wealth and rank are pre-assigned — the portion was written before the striving.
Literally: riches and honor each have their fixed share
Sources & notes
Discovered via Tục ngữ, cổ ngữ, gia ngôn (Huỳnh Tịnh Của, 1897; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Tục ngữ, cổ ngữ, gia ngôn (Huỳnh Tịnh Của, 1897). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “phú quí các hữu định phận” mean?
Wealth and rank are pre-assigned — the portion was written before the striving. Literally: riches and honor each have their fixed share
Is “phú quí các hữu định phận” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.