Vietnamese proverbs called "tục ngữ" have been shared for hundreds of years.
Grown-ups have passed them down by heart for a very long time. Each short saying holds a big lesson.
💡 Vietnamese Proverbs — Fun Facts
Fun “Did you know?” facts about Vietnamese Proverbs — tap through 10 at a time!
"Ăn quả nhớ kẻ trồng cây" is one of Vietnam's best-loved proverbs.
It means enjoy the fruit and remember who grew the tree. It is a favorite way to say thank you.
"Đi một ngày đàng, học một sàng khôn" means travel a day and learn a lot.
Every time you go somewhere new, you learn new things. The wide world is full of lessons.
"Học thầy không tày học bạn" says we can learn a lot from our friends.
Teachers help us, and so do the people around us. Playing and talking with friends teaches us too.
"Uống nước nhớ nguồn" means remember where good things come from.
When you drink water, think of the spring it came from. It is a gentle reminder to be thankful.
"Lá lành đùm lá rách" teaches us to help people who are in need.
The words mean good leaves wrap around torn ones. It reminds us to care for one another.
"Có công mài sắt, có ngày nên kim" means hard work can turn iron into a needle.
It teaches us not to give up. If you keep trying, even hard things become possible.