Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Rựa cùn còn giữ lấy tông

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Meaning · English

Even a dull axe can still be used for its original purpose

Literally: dull axe still keeps its lineage

Examples

Mặc dù ông già đã yếu, nhưng rựa cùn còn giữ lấy tông, ông vẫn có thể dạy cho cháu mình những kỹ năng quý giá.Although the old man was weak, he could still teach his grandson valuable skills.

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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 “Rựa cùn còn giữ lấy tông” mean?

Even a dull axe can still be used for its original purpose Literally: dull axe still keeps its lineage

Is “Rựa cùn còn giữ lấy tông” formal or informal?

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

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