Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Răng đen một góc, tóc tốt một phân

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Meaning · English

Small advantages can add up to make a big difference

Literally: black teeth in one corner, good hair in one inch

Examples

Cô ấy không có nhiều tiền, nhưng răng đen một góc, tóc tốt một phân, cuộc sống vẫn khá giảShe didn't have much money, but with small advantages adding up, her life was still quite comfortable

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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 “Răng đen một góc, tóc tốt một phân” mean?

Small advantages can add up to make a big difference Literally: black teeth in one corner, good hair in one inch

Is “Răng đen một góc, tóc tốt một phân” formal or informal?

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

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