văn võ song toàn
good at both the arts of fighting/warring and writing
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Sayings you’ll hear in the South — distinctly Southern usage first, then nationwide staples.
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
Think before speaking
Be selective with friends and environment
Be mindful of the host's circumstances when staying with them
Enjoy benefits without considering the consequences
Take the good and leave the bad
You must respect and be grateful to those who support you
Taking advantage of one situation to gain another benefit
Have a clear division between work and personal life
To take advantage of someone's kindness
To be completely at ease and relaxed at home
Enjoy benefits from society but do not contribute
Speak ill of one's host behind their back
Respect and obey local authorities and traditions
Enjoy benefits at home but boast of external wealth
To betray or harm those who help or support you
Do something before being forced to
To adopt foreign customs and lifestyles
Living a simple and contented life
Being with inferior people makes one feel superior, but being with superior people makes one feel inferior
Take advantage of others' efforts
Those who come first get the best
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.