Dưa khú cà thâm
Things are not as good as they seem
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Things are not as good as they seem
People with similar characteristics or habits tend to gather together
Each place has its own specialty
Basic necessities in life
Famous products from specific locations
Something is famous only in its own area
Familiarity breeds affection
Things that don't go together
Something or someone that is unwanted or of poor quality
Being complacent and self-satisfied
Feeling very pleased with oneself
As you sow, so shall you reap
What is done in the world of the living is reflected in the afterlife
to observe or notice something briefly
to be ignorant or unaware of something
Using strong words to intimidate others
Using might to intimidate or oppress others
Husband and wife support each other
Good deeds will be rewarded, while evil acts will bring suffering
Everyone is busy with their own affairs
Male dominance and female subordination
There are many opportunities and people in the world
People at a lower level look up to those above, and vice versa with respect and humility
To raise a tiger is to invite disaster
To raise a tiger is to invite disaster
Treat elderly with respect and care without complaining
A nursing home for the elderly
Raising a son without teaching is like raising a tiger
Raising a son without teaching is like raising a tiger
Raise children to support you in old age
Raise sons to support parents
Medicine is not strong enough for the illness
Bitter medicine cures illness
Study of medicinal substances
Study of drug effects on living organisms
Being timid and hesitant
Be clever with words but weak in action
very knowledgeable or well-read
a place for temporary stay
a gentle and polite person
A person with a kind heart and brave spirit
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
One's mind is deeper and more mysterious than the ocean
Deceit is deeper than the ocean, more hidden than the abyss
Having a strong and brave heart
United and determined in a common cause
to have a different intention than what is expressed
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Wasting effort without achieving anything
A place that is crowded and noisy
Brave and determined
Having a strong and unyielding determination
Being in a difficult or precarious situation
Hunger at night, patience wears off
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Everyone has their own role to play
Foolishness in a group is better than being wise alone
Foolishness in groups can be more powerful than individual cleverness
Foolishness is better with company than wisdom alone
Even a foolish person can achieve something with perseverance