Vietnamese - Vietnam - Kinh
The quiet drum is still heard by elders in Vietnamese.
The quiet drum is still heard by elders.
Meaning
Wise people notice meaning even when it is spoken softly.
Literal translation
Even a quiet drum reaches elder ears.
Usage example
He did not boast because the quiet drum is still heard by elders.
His careful action was noticed.
Cultural context
A starter teaching idiom about humility and recognition.