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To cut off one's means of livelihood
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Sayings you’ll hear in Central Vietnam — distinctly Central usage first, then nationwide staples.
To cut off one's means of livelihood
Die rather than surrender or compromise
Even in difficult situations, there is often still some support or help available
To be unable to resist a temptation
To die or wither prematurely
When one trouble ends, another begins
Die trying to grasp at something unattainable
Dying under the light
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
Very little or almost nothing
A husband and wife have different interests or hobbies
Husband and wife are well-matched and compatible
The first husband is strict, the second husband is even stricter
Husband and wife share everything together
Don't be intimidated by challenges
Only take action when a problem arises
To prepare everything in advance for someone's arrival or opportunity
Wait for opportunities to come easily
Wait until it's too late
Each place has its own customs and rules
when the cat's away the mice will play
To be overly optimistic before achieving something
Pregnant women should not exert themselves
Scolding is worse than silence
Scolding or cursing excessively
Wait eagerly for an opportunity
A small mistake can ruin the whole situation
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
the child's mistakes fall on the parents
Even the weak can fight back when oppressed
A woman's yes often means no
Praise one's own family members or close relations excessively
A child surpassing their parent is a sign of a fortunate family
it's the mother's fault that her child's spoiled, and it's the grandmother's that her grandchild is
One should not criticize their own family or master
A person's behavior is influenced by their family background
A child is saved by their mother's virtue
A person of noble or high-ranking descent
Children of kings and lords are treated with favor and privilege
There's no need to explain further when the situation is already obvious
The first child will have grandchildren early
Even a dying person can still cause trouble
The more you scold, the more obedient someone becomes
If you don't take care of something, it will deteriorate
Someone is in a very difficult or precarious situation
A person with a beautiful appearance but bad character
Must rely on others when in a new place
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cái, búa.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cái, con, khỉ.
Intelligence and wisdom can overcome difficulties
One mistake leads to another
The first experience is painful, but subsequent ones are easier
One's appearance or behavior can reveal their true nature
Good things will eventually reveal themselves
cat litter
The taller one stands, the more vulnerable to criticism
One wants to stay calm, but external factors cause trouble
An honest person has nothing to fear
homegrown
A good person will be treated fairly, a bad person will be punished accordingly