Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Thứ nhất bó rễ, thứ nhì trễ cành

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Meaning · English

Prioritizing the foundation over superficial appearances

Literally: First, bind the roots, second, delay the branches

Examples

Công ty nên thứ nhất bó rễ, thứ nhì trễ cành để đảm bảo sự phát triển bền vữngThe company should prioritize its foundation over superficial growth to ensure sustainable development

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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 “Thứ nhất bó rễ, thứ nhì trễ cành” mean?

Prioritizing the foundation over superficial appearances Literally: First, bind the roots, second, delay the branches

Is “Thứ nhất bó rễ, thứ nhì trễ cành” formal or informal?

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

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