Tóc mai sợi vắn sợi dài
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Meaning · English
People have different abilities and strengths
Literally: apricot hair, short strands long strands
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mỗi người một tính, tóc mai sợi vắn sợi dài.Each person has their own nature, people have different abilities and strengths
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Sources & notes
Listed on Vietnamese Wikiquote “Ca dao Việt Nam” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Tóc mai sợi vắn sợi dài” mean?
People have different abilities and strengths Literally: apricot hair, short strands long strands
Is “Tóc mai sợi vắn sợi dài” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.