Thấy nói mà chua, bồ hòn có ngọt thì vua đã dùng
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If something is truly good, it will be recognized and utilized by those in power
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 2026-08-08; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Thấy nói mà chua, bồ hòn có ngọt thì vua đã dùng” mean?
If something is truly good, it will be recognized and utilized by those in power Literally: See say but sour, bồ hòn has sweet then king used
Is “Thấy nói mà chua, bồ hòn có ngọt thì vua đã dùng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.