Thuyền đua thì lái cũng đua, húng mọc tử tô cũng mọc
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When one thing grows or develops, related things also grow or develop
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 “Thuyền đua thì lái cũng đua, húng mọc tử tô cũng mọc” mean?
When one thing grows or develops, related things also grow or develop Literally: Racing boat then sailor also races, basil grows with perilla also grows
Is “Thuyền đua thì lái cũng đua, húng mọc tử tô cũng mọc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.