Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Rào gai rấp ngõ

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Meaning · English

Many obstacles hinder progress

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Literally: thorny fence blocks the gate

Examples

Công việc này gặp nhiều khó khăn, thật là rào gai rấp ngõ.This job encounters many difficulties, it's really thorny fence blocks the gate.

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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 “Rào gai rấp ngõ” mean?

Many obstacles hinder progress Literally: thorny fence blocks the gate

Is “Rào gai rấp ngõ” formal or informal?

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

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