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One person suffers while another benefits
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One person suffers while another benefits
A small part reveals the whole situation
A small mistake can lead to bigger problems
To combine unrelated things
People in charge are responsible for problems
A person with a strong start but weak follow-through
A good beginning does not guarantee a good end
Change plans when circumstances change
Someone who talks excessively and nonsense
Start with a good foundation to ensure success
Full of obstacles at the beginning but easy at the end
When wealth is lost, dignity and reputation are also lost
Things often start well but end badly
Something small but of high quality is better than something big but of low quality
A close relative is more helpful than a distant one
Very poor or in a difficult situation
Very close or intimate
Live near a good teacher or mentor to learn from them
To be too old or infirm to do something
To know more than one's superior
Someone's power or influence exceeds their rightful boundaries
Elder brothers or sisters should be respected and obeyed
Where the leader goes, the followers will go too
Where the leader goes, the followers will go
Something or someone is completely different from start to finish
To start something and continue it until it is finished
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To be extremely poor and have to live in a very simple house
Someone without a stable home or family
Someone who is homeless and jobless
Blame oneself for one's own mistakes
Completely unprepared or without resources
One mistake leads to another
Neither the beginning nor the end is satisfactory
Everywhere or in all aspects
Someone or something that is completely unimportant
Someone or something that is at the edge or periphery of a group
Different people have different opinions or ways of doing things
From start to finish
The first child is usually a boy
Completely confused or disoriented
Start with a good foundation, end with a strong finish
Rely on those who can provide support in difficult times
One suffers for another's mistake
Husband and wife should share household responsibilities
A guest should not overstay their welcome
Inconsistent or contradictory from start to finish
Something small but one's own is better than something big from others
Someone is extremely poor
Very stubborn and unwilling to change one's opinion
Someone with a good start but a bad end
Very clever and resourceful
Completely confused or disorganized
Very dark or extremely gloomy
A clever and resourceful person
Very stubborn and unyielding
A student surpasses their teacher
Someone with limited knowledge or experience trying to tackle a big task
Having a severe headache
Something or someone is not worth mentioning or is insignificant.