Signification
Skill is better than general knowledge.
Contexte culturel
In traditional Khmer dance, students spend years mastering the 'Kbach' (gestures). This proverb is the guiding principle for their training. The Cambodian school system is becoming more specialized. This proverb is frequently used in modern media to encourage vocational training. In rural areas, a 'Prasob' might be someone who knows exactly when to plant rice based on the moon, a skill more valued than general labor. Tech startups in Phnom Penh use this to describe 'niche' marketing strategies.
Use it as a compliment
If you see a master craftsman, saying 'Prasob men!' (Truly skillful!) is a high compliment.
Don't over-use 'Dop'
The 'ten' is symbolic. Don't try to change it to other numbers like 'five' or 'twenty'.
Signification
Skill is better than general knowledge.
Use it as a compliment
If you see a master craftsman, saying 'Prasob men!' (Truly skillful!) is a high compliment.
Don't over-use 'Dop'
The 'ten' is symbolic. Don't try to change it to other numbers like 'five' or 'twenty'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
ចេះដប់មិនស្មើ_______មួយ
The word 'ប្រសប់' (Prasob) means skillful/expert and is the key to the proverb.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'ចេះដប់មិនស្មើប្រសប់មួយ'?
A person is trying to decide between learning 5 instruments or mastering the violin.
The proverb encourages mastering one thing deeply.
What is the literal meaning of 'ចេះដប់មិនស្មើប្រសប់មួយ'?
Choose the correct translation.
This is the direct word-for-word translation.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Cheh vs. Prasob
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesចេះដប់មិនស្មើ_______មួយ
The word 'ប្រសប់' (Prasob) means skillful/expert and is the key to the proverb.
A person is trying to decide between learning 5 instruments or mastering the violin.
The proverb encourages mastering one thing deeply.
Choose the correct translation.
This is the direct word-for-word translation.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, many Cambodians believe it's more relevant than ever because the internet makes us 'know' many things shallowly, but we still need deep skills to succeed.
Absolutely. It's perfect for someone who knows many tricks but hasn't mastered the basics.
Expressions liées
ចេះឱ្យប្រាកដ
similarKnow for sure.
ធ្វើអ្វីធ្វើឱ្យពិត
builds onWhatever you do, do it for real.
ចេះដប់ជំពូក
contrastKnowing ten chapters (Jack of all trades).
