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gần mực thì đen gần đèn thì sáng

/ɣan mɨk tʰi ɗen ɣan ɗɛn tʰi saːŋ/
proverb★Intermediate
informal

This proverb means that when you're close to the source of something, you can easily access it; when you're close to the sun, you can see it clearly. It emphasizes the importance of proximity to knowledge, opportunities, or resources.

Những ngưá»i gần má»±c thì Ä‘en gần đèn thì sáng, có thá» nhận thấy má»t sá» các cói gữi má»m có thá» giúp Äá»i.

Those who are close to the source can easily see the sun, meaning they can recognize many opportunities that others might miss.

💡

This proverb is often used to encourage people to seek knowledge or opportunities by being close to the right sources.

Synonyms

Related Phrases

gần má»±c thì Ä‘á»n gần đèn thì sángproverb
A similar proverb with a slightly different phrasing but the same meaning.

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This proverb is often used in educational or motivational contexts to encourage people to seek knowledge or opportunities by being close to the right sources.

📖Word Origin

This proverb originates from Vietnamese folklore, emphasizing the value of proximity to knowledge and opportunities.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is commonly used in Vietnamese to motivate people to seek out knowledge or opportunities by being close to the right sources.

Word Breakdown

gần mực
close to the source
phrase
+
đen gần đèn
can see clearly
phrase
+
thì sáng
the sun
phrase
✎ Noted on May 31, 2026VI → EN

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