Chan canh đổ mẻ
Spoiling the whole thing by adding one wrong element
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Spoiling the whole thing by adding one wrong element
A small mistake can ruin the whole thing
Be cautious of things that are overly attractive or tempting
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
When one person is in a bad mood, others around them become unhappy too
When one person is in a bad mood, others around them become unhappy too
People with similar interests or backgrounds get along well
Be extremely angry or furious
To hide or ignore the truth to avoid social controversy
To deceive or cheat the public
to hide from the world
Being in a crowded and noisy place is not as good as having a quiet and peaceful life
People tend to associate with those of similar status or interests
Doing something slowly and lazily
a member of a party cell
To divide something into many small parts
To divide and share everything equally
Share difficulties and joys together
Share the workload to achieve a common goal
Husband and wife separate
Share the difficulties and split the benefits
Share joy and sorrow together
To divide things unfairly
Share the burden and difficulties together
Doubled-up chill — pleasantly unhurried; the reduplication turns borrowed "chill" into proper Vietnamese texture.
Pleasantly chill — the borrowed "chill" wearing the Northern "phết": more relaxed than expected, in a good way.
Everyone has a role to play in life
Signs indicate that a storm is approaching
Great changes are happening
Every person returns to their roots or hometown
Something small is better than nothing
A small person can tease or provoke a larger one
A small mistake can lead to big trouble
A small bird teasing a large bird
Provoking someone stronger and regretting it when they retaliate
To provoke someone stronger and regret it later
Small birds can also contribute to big tasks
A small achievement is still worth something
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
Only the wealthy can afford to raise expensive or high-maintenance things
Everyone has their own unique strengths and abilities
Each thing has its own unique characteristics
Children inherit their parents' characteristics
Birds of a feather flock together
People with the same interests or goals work together
Someone who brags about their family's wealth or status
Everything is useful in its own way
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
People who have wandered far from home will eventually return
Do not keep bad company
Avoid befriending people with bad intentions
Don't associate with people of bad character
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
A wise person is treated with respect and not criticized harshly
A wise person is treated with respect and kindness
A wise person acts quickly to help others before being asked
A wise person speaks and responds thoughtfully
Intelligent people know how to flatter those in power
A clever person can adapt to any situation
A clever person can express themselves in many ways