Thế cường, lực thịnh, tài cao, mất miếng thì cũng ngã nhào lăn quay
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Even the strong and talented can fall if they lose their footing
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 “Thế cường, lực thịnh, tài cao, mất miếng thì cũng ngã nhào lăn quay” mean?
Even the strong and talented can fall if they lose their footing Literally: Strong world, prosperous strength, high talent, lose piece then roll all over
Is “Thế cường, lực thịnh, tài cao, mất miếng thì cũng ngã nhào lăn quay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.