Definition

1. Idiom (Thành ngữ):
   • Where there's a will, there's a way: This proverb emphasizes that strong determination and perseverance are the keys to achieving one's goals. It conveys the idea that a resolute will can overcome obstacles and lead to success.

Usage Examples

• Idiom:
  • Đừng bỏ cuộc, hữu chí cánh thành mà. (Don't give up; where there's a will, there's a way.)
  • Cô ấy tin tưởng vào câu "hữu chí cánh thành" và tiếp tục cố gắng. (She believes in the saying "where there's a will, there's a way" and keeps trying.)

Advanced Usage

• This idiom is often used as a standalone piece of advice or moral encouragement. It can be employed to motivate oneself or others when facing challenges or setbacks.

Variants and Related Words

• Có chí thì nên: This is the more common, colloquial Vietnamese equivalent with the identical meaning: "Where there's a will, there's a way."
  • Bố mẹ thường dạy tôi "có chí thì nên". (My parents often taught me "where there's a will, there's a way.")

Synonyms

• Perseverance prevails: Continued effort leads to success.
• Determination is everything: Success depends on one's resolve.

Related Idioms

• Nước chảy đá mòn: Literally "Dripping water wears away stone." It means persistence leads to success, similar to "Constant effort yields sure results."
  • Hãy kiên nhẫn, nước chảy đá mòn. (Be patient; constant effort yields sure results.)