đứng núi này trông núi kia
synonym of đứng núi này trông núi nọ
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Where will you be? Anywhere Hà Nội & the NorthHuế / Đà Nẵng & the CenterSài Gòn & the SouthOnline slang Bắc ↔ Nam words
synonym of đứng núi này trông núi nọ
Never satisfied with what you have; always thinking somewhere or something else is better.
The basket-cord snapped, so a rope thrown round for now — the makeshift that must serve till better.
Gut-torn and liver-torn — grief that feels like being ripped apart inside.
Retied, but never like the first knot — mended bonds keep their splice.
Clean as a tadpole losing its tail — decisively, completely severed.
Press no divide of Buddhist and Catholic — all were children of Lạc and grandchildren of Hồng before the altars differed.
To help one person and harm another
Someone who is all talk but no action
Sharp words can hurt more than physical violence
Knowledge and learning make a person wise
A sharp tool can't be used to fix its own handle
To compromise and prioritize harmony
Use small tricks to achieve big things
Unwavering and unshakeable
to tolerate or endure something unpleasant
To carefully nurture and develop something
to flatter or try to win someone over by praising their children
To leave something unfinished
Citizens should know their nation's history
Bad behavior leads to loss of relationships and community
Family ties are stronger than any other relationship
Numerous people gather
Endure hardships and difficulties
Few people appreciate their in-laws' kindness
Regardless of what others say
No matter who is involved
no matter how much care is taken
No matter how difficult, one will not neglect their patriotic duties
Building many temples is not as virtuous as saving one person's life
Prioritize food over other things
Using long-term strategy to overcome short-term weaknesses
To take the blame for something
to observe or notice something briefly
to be ignorant or unaware of something
Everyone has their own role to play
A foolish person is easily deceived
A foolish person takes responsibility, while a wise one gives orders
Teach children good habits and values from a young age
to teach someone who already knows
to teach someone who already knows
Persistent and annoying
In a state of intense anger or fury
very rich or wealthy
When one person leaves, another takes their place
to bring about each other's downfall
to force or squeeze something through a narrow or tight space
Be gentle with others and they will be gentle with you
very easy
A person with a bad reputation
Unite in a common goal or purpose
Lack knowledge or experience in a field
Ignorance is better than superficial knowledge
Desire is the root of suffering
to hide one's true feelings or intentions
A teasing "well now, aren't you something!" — a mock-impressed (or mock-scolding) reaction to something surprising, depending on the tone.
Talking much leads to many mistakes
Those who are overly emotional or empathetic will get entangled in complicated relationships
Weaving without a shuttle
To turn a mistake into something useful