Phượng hoàng ở chốn cheo leo
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Meaning · English
Talented people are often found in remote or unexpected places
Literally: Phoenix in a rugged place
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tuy nhiên, phượng hoàng ở chốn cheo leo vẫn có thể tỏa sángHowever, talented people in remote places can still shine
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Sources & notes
Listed on Vietnamese Wikiquote “Ca dao Việt Nam” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Phượng hoàng ở chốn cheo leo” mean?
Talented people are often found in remote or unexpected places Literally: Phoenix in a rugged place
Is “Phượng hoàng ở chốn cheo leo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.