tôi ổn
I’m fine.
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Sayings you’ll hear in the North — distinctly Northern usage first, then nationwide staples.
I’m fine.
Love sickness causes emotional pain
pouring
to the end of the earth and sea
To stop or give up doing something
Inner quality is more important than appearance
all the way
Four children introduce themselves to the world
to be extremely meticulous
Excessively proud of oneself
Teach children good habits when they are young
Teach children good habits when they are young
to eat or drink without paying
uống hộ.
Neglect one's own duties but eagerly do others'
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
Extremely happy or joyful
on Mondays
Even a close relative can be like a stranger
Destroy the good along with the bad
Literary works are not as good as they seem
Literary talent is not enough to fill a small container
A person with some literary knowledge but lacking depth or expertise
good at both the arts of fighting/warring and writing
To try very hard to get something out of nothing
To benefit or satisfy both parties
to return to one's hometown or roots
Appearance can be deceiving, hiding a sharp or cunning nature
To criticize or complain about something that is not perfect
To enjoy something immediately
Completely stable and unshakeable
Distant things seem attractive, but nearby ones are unpleasant
Don't be shy or hesitant when far from home
Beautiful outside but rotten inside
school bus
One's appearance can be deceiving, judge by actual performance
I'm sorry.
To have everything going smoothly and easily
To flatter or try to please someone
to die
Being in a difficult or precarious situation
To solve a big problem and then deal with smaller related issues
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
One's spouse is always preferable to others
Love each other despite disagreements
To give one's most precious thing to the one they love
Lovers can overcome differences
Love can overcome any obstacle
To love someone is to love everything about them
A flawed leader leads to a wrong path
Waste one's talent or beauty on unworthy people
Completely separated or isolated
Break off relations due to an unrepayable debt of gratitude
Good things come after a period of difficulties
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
One should not force relationships or romance
It's never too late to learn
The man loses his grip, the woman takes control
porthole
Don't worry about something before it happens