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Completely broken off or separated
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Completely broken off or separated
To reconcile or make peace when a situation becomes critical
Unlikely allies unite against a common enemy
To abandon or give up on something halfway through
To give up when things are going badly
Completely break off a relationship
Family falls into poverty after a series of misfortunes
To make a situation more complicated while trying to fix it
Enduring hardships and difficulties
People are influenced by their environment
Separate after a long and intimate relationship
Better to lose something than to lose health
To be deeply saddened or heartbroken
A broken relationship is harder to restore than before
Some things can never be restored to their original state
To stop or give up something halfway through
To end abruptly or unfinished
Solve problems where they arise
Make do with what you have
Don't think you can lie or exaggerate without consequences
Don't give your enemy time to recover or regroup
Respect others' property and privacy
Be content with what you have
Do things at a moderate pace, neither too fast nor too slow
Do not rush or delay, find a moderate pace
Don't provoke others excessively, or you will face consequences
Don't be overly ambitious
Respect and obey one's parents
People tend to return to their old habits
Do not worry about future problems, enjoy the present
Don't challenge those more powerful than you
Don't be overconfident in your abilities
Don't be too proud of your strength or you'll suffer
Don't be overly concerned with physical appearance
Don't prioritize superficial benefits over practical needs
Don't underestimate small things
Don't underestimate small things
Don't underestimate someone because they may become powerful someday
Don't belittle the poor or be arrogant with wealth
Be honest and fair in dealings with others
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Don't give up when faced with difficulties, don't be despairing when in trouble
Do not nurture or support something that can harm you later
Don't force someone to change their beliefs or values
Don't live a humble life and die a tragic death
Don't fear someone's strength, but their cunning
Don't be greedy for cheap things, what's valuable is often not outwardly attractive
Don't be too greedy, or you'll suffer later
Don't sacrifice long-term benefits for short-term gains
Avoid excess and deficiency
Don't be intimidated by appearances
Don't judge someone based on their spouse's good nature
Don't marry a kind husband, only to suffer with an abusive mother-in-law
Don't be overly concerned with minor flaws in something
Don't be anxious about things that are not yours
Don't be intimidated by someone's appearance
Don't judge someone's capability by their appearance
Don't judge something by its appearance
Don't tease or provoke someone who may seem weak
Don't take advantage of a good situation and neglect a better one