hữu xạ tự nhiên hương
Definition
- Idiom (Thành ngữ):
- Good wine needs no bush: Literally, "if it has musk, it will naturally be fragrant." It means that genuine quality or talent does not require advertisement; it will naturally be recognized and appreciated.
Usage Examples
- Idiom:
- Anh đừng lo, tài năng thật sự thì hữu xạ tự nhiên hương. (Don't worry, true talent will speak for itself.)
- Công ty đó không quảng cáo nhiều nhưng sản phẩm rất bán chạy, đúng là hữu xạ tự nhiên hương. (That company doesn't advertise much, but its products sell very well. It's true that quality needs no introduction.)
Advanced Usage
- This idiom is often used to advise someone to focus on developing their intrinsic quality or skill rather than on self-promotion, trusting that merit will eventually be discovered.
- Cô giáo khuyên học sinh: "Con cứ chăm chỉ rèn luyện, hữu xạ tự nhiên hương." (The teacher advised the student: "Just focus on diligent practice; true talent will be recognized.")
Variants and Related Words
- Hữu tài tự nhiên danh (Idiom): A related concept meaning "if you have talent, fame will naturally follow."
Synonyms
- Good wine needs no bush: A direct English equivalent.
- Talent will out: Meaning true ability cannot remain hidden.
- Quality speaks for itself: The inherent excellence of something is its own best recommendation.
Related Idioms
- Vàng thật không sợ lửa: "Real gold is not afraid of fire." This means that something of true value can withstand testing or criticism, sharing a similar theme of inherent, provable quality.