Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Thiêng như thần, tần mẫn như ma

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Meaning · English

Be diligent and meticulous in work

Literally: Sacred like gods, diligent like devils

Examples

Anh ta làm việc thiêng như thần, tần mẫn như ma để hoàn thành dự án đúng hạnHe works diligently and meticulously to complete the project on time

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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 “Thiêng như thần, tần mẫn như ma” mean?

Be diligent and meticulous in work Literally: Sacred like gods, diligent like devils

Is “Thiêng như thần, tần mẫn như ma” formal or informal?

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

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