vạn sự khởi đầu nan
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: vạn sự khỉ đầu nan
Meaning · English
It is the first step that counts.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikiquote: Vietnamese proverbs (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “vạn sự khởi đầu nan” mean?
It is the first step that counts.
Is “vạn sự khởi đầu nan” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.