không thầy đố mày làm nên
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A proverb suggesting that one cannot achieve success or mastery in any field without a teacher.
vi Người xưa có câu "không thầy đố mày làm nên" để nhắc nhở học trò.
en The ancients said "no success without a teacher" to remind students.
An expression emphasizing the vital role of teachers and the importance of showing them proper respect.
vi Câu tục ngữ "không thầy đố mày làm nên" đề cao vai trò của người thầy.
en The proverb "no success without a teacher" emphasizes the importance of teachers.