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Unable to escape or avoid something
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Where will you be? Anywhere Hà Nội & the NorthHuế / Đà Nẵng & the CenterSài Gòn & the SouthOnline slang Bắc ↔ Nam words
Unable to escape or avoid something
Effort is not always rewarded
You cannot get something without making an effort
To make a fuss over a minor issue
To dig a deep and complex plan
Pride goes before a fall
To do something useless or pointless
Effort put into something will eventually pay off
Be willing to work hard and make sacrifices for a good cause
To abandon one's ancestral heritage
To dig up the past to blame or criticize someone
One person's loss is another's gain
A bad person meets a good one who can reform them
To help someone in a difficult situation
A small effort cannot solve a big problem
A person's behavior is influenced by their upbringing
To thoroughly investigate and understand something
Past mistakes are hard to conceal
People change over time due to various influences
A beautiful thing will eventually lose its beauty
Start with small and weak things to eventually become strong
Long for something that is unattainable
To help someone in a difficult situation
To destroy one's own foundation or support
To completely eliminate or uproot something
Form a close and lasting friendship
To discard or abandon something valuable
When the family is at peace, the whole world is at peace
Precious things are recognized by those who know their value
To take advantage of a situation for personal gain
Even the strongest can be moved or affected
Even the strongest people can feel overwhelmed
Even the strongest people can feel overwhelmed
To be extremely lazy
To take advantage of someone's weakness
A rolling stone gathers no moss
Perseverance can overcome even the hardest challenges
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To take advantage of someone's misfortune
Patience and persistence can overcome even the hardest tasks
Time destroys everything
Something very heavy or powerful is suppressing something very fragile or weak
Things that are visible are often less important than those that are hidden
Something of high quality is affordable and durable
To meet a person who can see through one's tricks
Adversity reveals one's true character and strength
A stone can roll, but a bad reputation cannot be changed
Remembering and recording good deeds forever
A useless or futile effort
To work very hard for little gain
Hard work yields abundant results
One stick is easy to break, but seven sticks together are hard to break
Honor is more important than wealth
One problem solved, another arises
Everyone is welcome at a funeral, but not everyone gets a share at a festive meal
Every sad event has its mourners
Every problem has its difficulties
Choose the right time and conditions for important tasks
A crowded and lively funeral
Take advantage of an opportunity to do something extra