Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Tay châm không phải lái lửa

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Meaning · English

Someone who doesn't work can't expect to be rewarded

Literally: Hand touches not necessarily lead to fire

Examples

Anh ấy không học hành gì mà đòi có thành tích, tay châm không phải lái lửaHe doesn't study but wants to achieve, that's not how it works

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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 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Tay châm không phải lái lửa” mean?

Someone who doesn't work can't expect to be rewarded Literally: Hand touches not necessarily lead to fire

Is “Tay châm không phải lái lửa” formal or informal?

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

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