hổ phụ sinh hổ tử
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A proverb suggesting that talented or powerful parents are likely to produce equally talented or powerful children.
vi Cậu bé đó rất thông minh, đúng là hổ phụ sinh hổ tử.
en That boy is very intelligent; it is truly a case of like father like son.
An expression meaning that children often inherit great qualities and talents from their successful or noble fathers.
vi Anh ấy thành đạt như cha mình, quả là hổ phụ sinh hổ tử.
en He is as successful as his father, truly a case of like great father like son.