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A small mistake can ruin the whole situation
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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.
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
One person's loss is another's gain
As long as there's still a chance, one can still take action
Having both older brothers and sisters is ideal
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Parents make sacrifices for their children
Having family support is better than being alone
Having children brings troubles in life, but not having them brings troubles after death
Blame someone or something else for one's own mistakes
A popular person's presence can make an event more lively
One reaps what they sow
One learns from their mistakes
If you dare to do something wrong, you must be prepared to face the consequences.
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
It's better to be safe than sorry
Having power but lacking wisdom
Where there's a problem, there's usually a sign of it
Having a strong family background gives one confidence and courage
When one person is present, another is absent
Good deeds bring prosperity, bad deeds bring downfall
Those with good fortune will have their share of benefits
Some children are naturally gifted, while others are not.
One can still achieve something even without the necessary tools or resources.
To have help or support when needed
Those with similar characteristics or strengths will clash
Having a reputation but lacking actual substance
Money can influence even the most powerful or stubborn people