Sư tử ngồi giữ lư đồng, chính chuyên cho lắm không chồng cũng hư
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Even the most skilled person can't prevent damage if left unattended
Examples
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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 “Sư tử ngồi giữ lư đồng, chính chuyên cho lắm không chồng cũng hư” mean?
Even the most skilled person can't prevent damage if left unattended Literally: Lion sits guarding bronze pot, still gets broken if no one tends
Is “Sư tử ngồi giữ lư đồng, chính chuyên cho lắm không chồng cũng hư” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.