Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Vàng như củ nghệ

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Meaning · English

Something valuable is hidden and not immediately apparent

Literally: gold like turmeric

Examples

Cô ấy có tài năng nhưng vàng như củ nghệ, chưa được biết đếnShe has talent but it's like gold like turmeric, not yet recognized

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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 “Vàng như củ nghệ” mean?

Something valuable is hidden and not immediately apparent Literally: gold like turmeric

Is “Vàng như củ nghệ” formal or informal?

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

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