một nghề cho chín còn hơn chín nghề
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A proverb suggesting that mastering one skill is better than having superficial knowledge of many.
vi Ông tôi luôn khuyên rằng một nghề cho chín còn hơn chín nghề.
en My grandfather always advises that mastering one skill is better than knowing many.
A saying that emphasizes the value of being an expert in a single field.
vi Câu tục ngữ một nghề cho chín còn hơn chín nghề nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng của sự tinh thông.
en The saying 'mastery over versatility' emphasizes the value of being an expert in a single field.