ba keo thì mèo mở mắt
Even a foolish person can be wise in their own home
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Where will you be? Anywhere Hà Nội & the NorthHuế / Đà Nẵng & the CenterSài Gòn & the SouthOnline slang Bắc ↔ Nam words
Sayings you’ll hear in the North — distinctly Northern usage first, then nationwide staples.
Even a foolish person can be wise in their own home
Spending freely when having money, but seeking help when poor
To have multiple talents or abilities
Effort made earlier will bring benefits later
bye
To know oneself and the enemy ensures victory in all battles
Be aware of one's position and limitations
To be in a situation where one benefits from someone else's good fortune
To do business or act against the trend or norm
Trading losses, but gaining official positions
Being careful with words is more important than having many friends or wealth
Being stingy will lead to loss and trouble
People prioritize family ties over material wealth
A mother always thinks her child is the best
Everyone has different opinions and preferences
neighbors are better than relatives who live far away
Give up a sure thing for something uncertain
Sacrifice material wealth for social status or reputation
Spend all one's money on food
hot dog
Repay kindness and revenge injustice
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
pet bowl
It’s 17:30.
It’s 5 p.m.
United we stand, divided we fall
A small warning can prevent big problems
To choose a weaker opponent
To retort or talk back in a more severe manner
The body may leave, but the reputation remains
A small mistake can have serious consequences
Say one thing but do another
Don't assume you're safe from problems until you've reached the end of your life
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To be extremely worried or anxious
A person with a humble background
Those who help others will be helped in return
Forced to work against one's will
To take things easy and slowly
To force someone to accept a solution
Act blindly without a plan
Everyone has their own troubles
Give up something small to gain something bigger
Neglect the essential to focus on the trivial
snowsuit
The stomach suffers for the mouth's actions
One's own province is always considered poor
One often appreciates external things more than local ones