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có công mài sắt có ngày nên kim

/kɔ˧˦ kəwŋ˧˦ maːj˧˨ʔ ʂət˧˥ kɔ˧˦ ŋaːj˧˧ nəːn˧˧ kim˧˧/
proverb★Intermediate
formalliterary

Hard work and perseverance will eventually lead to success or desired results.

Công việc khó khăn như mài sắt, nhưng nếu kiên trì thì sẽ thành công.

The work is as difficult as grinding iron, but if you persist, you will succeed.

Anh ấy đã cố gắng rất nhiều để trở thành một kỹ sư giỏi, vì 'có công mài sắt có ngày nên kim'.

He worked very hard to become a skilled engineer, because 'hard work will eventually pay off.'

💡

This proverb emphasizes the importance of patience and continuous effort in achieving goals.

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Related Phrases

có công mài sắt có ngày nên kimproverb
Hard work will eventually lead to success.
kiên trì thì thành côngproverb
Persistence leads to success.

💡Pro Tip

Encouragement in Hard Times

Use this proverb to motivate yourself or others when facing challenges, reminding everyone that success comes from continuous effort.

⚡Gold Rule

Perseverance Pays Off

This proverb teaches that no matter how difficult a task may be, consistent effort will eventually lead to success.

📖Word Origin

The proverb originates from traditional Vietnamese wisdom, highlighting the value of perseverance and hard work.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is often used to encourage someone to keep working hard despite difficulties, as success will come with time and effort.

Word Breakdown

có công mài sắt
hard work (literally 'to grind iron')
phrase
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có ngày nên kim
will eventually succeed (literally 'there will be a day to forge gold')
phrase
✎ Noted on May 31, 2026VI → EN

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