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nhất nam viết hữu, thập nữ viết vô

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son over daughters
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Sense 1 proverb
son over daughters Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme Family, Relationships & Life EventsTheme

A traditional proverb stating that one son is valued more than ten daughters.

vi Câu tục ngữ nhất nam viết hữu, thập nữ viết vô phản ánh quan niệm cũ.

en The proverb 'one son is valued more than ten daughters' reflects old beliefs.

Sense 2 proverb
only boys valued Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme Family, Relationships & Life EventsTheme

A saying expressing the traditional belief that only male children are truly valuable.

vi Tục ngữ nhất nam viết hữu, thập nữ viết vô nhấn mạnh giá trị con trai.

en The proverb 'one son is valued more than ten daughters' emphasizes the value of sons.

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一男曰
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一男曰
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