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Namo Amitābhāya, a common phrase of salutation used by Buddhists
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Sayings you’ll hear in Central Vietnam — distinctly Central usage first, then nationwide staples.
Namo Amitābhāya, a common phrase of salutation used by Buddhists
appropriately, unless related by blood or marriage, men and women should avoid physical contact
men eat like tigers, women eat like cats
valuing men above women, the belief that men are superior to women
Texting shortcut for “nói chuyện” (to chat) — or “nước” (water); context decides.
Texting shortcut for “người” — person.
so damn broke; so financially wanting
art for art's sake
Describes time passing in a flash.
precarious, on thin ice
nowadays; in this day and age
International Workers’ Day; May Day
Children’s Day
once upon a time
first day of school
to be intensely bored
overhead locker
Close to the English saying: “Birds of a feather flock together.”.
every man for himself
"the young perish and the old linger"; an elderly person has/had to suffer the anguish of watching their young loved one die, because they think it should be the other way around
secondhand embarrassment
Curses are like young chickens, they always come home to roost.
You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.
to lapse back into one's old ways; to relapse into vice
An image of settled rural prosperity — a tile-roofed house and jackfruit trees mark a well-established household.
it is important to be clean and tidy
if people have nothing better to do, they will look for trouble
Close to the English saying: “You reap what you sow.”.
IT worker; IT staff member
porter; luggage attendant
Man's determination will conquer nature.
Perfectly in one’s element; thriving in exactly the right environment.
like water off a duck's back.
like water off a duck's back.
first cultivate the pond, second cultivate the garden, third cultivate the paddy
to kill two birds with one stone
each and every move; every single action
first comes distance/proximity, second comes speed
first a well-shaped figure, second smooth and clear skin, third a pretty face
A husband who is two years older than the wife, or a wife one year older than the husband, is desirable.
one boy means one, ten girls mean none
a word once spoken cannot be taken back; a promise must be kept; a promise is a promise
He who teaches you, even for a day, should be regarded as your father for the rest of your life.
in order of priority for successful culture, water, manure/fertilizer, hard work, cultivars
a beautiful woman's smile is extremely precious
to kill two birds with one stone
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
Traditional tone placement spelling of nhập gia tuỳ tục.
overly curious in taking a crack at miscellaneous items, usually with no or little purpose
His eyes are bigger than his belly.
to protect or raise someone who could later betray or turn against you; to nourish a viper in one's bosom
initialism of nhân vật cung cấp
Texting shortcut for “nữa” — more / also. “j nx” = what else?
this one here, that one there, something else and that other one
Claims must be backed by sources and accusations by evidence — speak with proof.
Easier said than done.
anyway, anyhow, in any case, be that as it may, nevertheless
to chat idly; to shoot the breeze
Close to the English saying: “Don't count your chickens before they're hatched. (Mr. B Lam).”.