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It's better to be poor than to work extremely hard
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Where will you be? Anywhere Hà Nội & the NorthHuế / Đà Nẵng & the CenterSài Gòn & the SouthOnline slang Bắc ↔ Nam words
It's better to be poor than to work extremely hard
It's better to be poor with integrity than rich without it
It's better to have a little of something valuable than a lot of something worthless
Happiness is found in simple things
When circumstances become desperate, people may resort to shameful actions
When all else fails, one has no choice but to beg
Hard times are temporary and will pass
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To be extremely hungry
Happiness comes with satisfaction of basic needs
Wealth brings new problems and responsibilities
Poverty is unbearable, while wealth is a matter of fate
One should not worry about entertaining guests when poor, or about mending clothes when they are tattered.
Fleeing from war to the south and from famine to the north
Flee to a safe place in times of war or crisis
A child's longing can weaken their parents
to endure a bitter or unpleasant situation
Be content with what you have
to compromise and accept something undesirable
Physical hunger is more unbearable than social shame
Even the poorest can enjoy a brief period of luxury
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
When in poverty, one worries, and when wealthy, one indulges excessively
Temporary hardship leads to longer prosperity
So hungry that one's stomach is churning
Marriage brings shared joys and sorrows
Content with one's simple life and marriage
Hunger is felt by individuals, not the community
Wait for a better opportunity before taking action
Wait for an opportunity to improve your situation
People often change their behavior or attitude when their circumstances change
When in trouble, one seeks a solution
So hungry that one's hands and feet tremble
One problem is not over before another arises
Extreme hunger and sadness can cause physical deterioration
Extreme sadness or worry can lead to physical decline
Flee to the South to escape war and to the North to escape famine
Hunger gives rise to wickedness
Being poor but having a clear conscience is better than being rich dishonestly
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
When in hardship, move to the north, and when at war, move to the south
When in a difficult situation, prioritize survival over prestige
When in need, one begs, but when satisfied, they become arrogant.
When in dire need, seek help from others, don't wait until it's too late
When in dire need, one should accept anything available
Necessity makes one accept or use something
When in need, go north, when in danger, go south
When in hardship, go north, and when in war, go south
When in need, one desires everything, but once satisfied, all desires cease.
To do something reluctantly due to necessity
When in need, one will accept anything
Having a partner makes life more fulfilling
Be content with what you have
When faced with a difficult situation, one must endure and tolerate it
Don't be too optimistic about something that has just started
Be content with what you have
Be content with what you have
It's better to be self-sufficient than rely on others
Make do with what is available
Be content with what you have to avoid risking everything