Tay thầy, thước thợ
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Meaning · English
A master's skill is shown in their work
Literally: master's hand, craftsman's ruler
Examples
Người thợ giỏi phải biết dùng Tay thầy, thước thợ để tạo ra sản phẩm chất lượngA skilled craftsman must know how to use their skills and tools to create high-quality products
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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.
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Common questions
What does “Tay thầy, thước thợ” mean?
A master's skill is shown in their work Literally: master's hand, craftsman's ruler
Is “Tay thầy, thước thợ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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