Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ruộng không ải thì rải thêm phân

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Meaning · English

If something is not challenging, make it more difficult

Literally: field without dike then spread more fertilizer

Examples

Khi công việc quá dễ, hãy tự đặt mục tiêu cao hơn, ruộng không ải thì rải thêm phân.When the job is too easy, set higher goals for yourself, if the field has no dike, then spread more fertilizer.

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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 “Ruộng không ải thì rải thêm phân” mean?

If something is not challenging, make it more difficult Literally: field without dike then spread more fertilizer

Is “Ruộng không ải thì rải thêm 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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