Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Tơ chỉ buộc chân voi chân ngựa

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Meaning · English

A small obstacle can hinder a large and powerful entity

Literally: silk thread binding elephant legs and horse legs

Examples

Tơ chỉ buộc chân voi chân ngựa, công ty không thể hoạt động vì những quy định nhỏA small regulation is hindering the operation of the large company

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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 “Tơ chỉ buộc chân voi chân ngựa” mean?

A small obstacle can hinder a large and powerful entity Literally: silk thread binding elephant legs and horse legs

Is “Tơ chỉ buộc chân voi chân ngựa” formal or informal?

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

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