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People learn from others' mistakes
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Where will you be? Anywhere Hà Nội & the NorthHuế / Đà Nẵng & the CenterSài Gòn & the SouthOnline slang Bắc ↔ Nam words
People learn from others' mistakes
Something or someone famous for a particular quality
Someone who is suited to their hometown
Each place has its own unique characteristics
Things that are not as they seem
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
A familiar place is better than an unfamiliar one
Different things require different approaches
Good timing leads to success
Some people fear being overworked, others fear being idle
Good things come in humble packages
Good things are often hidden, while bad things are visible
Some people are naturally gifted
Someone with humble origins can achieve great things
A stranger in a new place is more at ease than a local in an unfamiliar situation
People with similar backgrounds or experiences often share similar interests or behaviors
People from the same region share similar characteristics
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Be patient and don't rush
Be lenient and tolerant like Emperor Gaozu of Han
Leniency invites more wrongdoing
Give people an inch and they'll take a mile
Be lenient at first, but strict later
Endure hardships to achieve success
One who endures hardship is a responsible person
To cause trouble for one's own family or community
Everything is going well
To give up or do nothing in a difficult situation
Boast about something one doesn't possess
To show off one's skills or talents
a safe or secure lock
One who holds power controls others
Each lock has its own key
The right solution fits the problem perfectly
Be prepared and cautious, for even a small mistake can lead to big trouble
To disguise oneself as something they're not
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
study of facial features to predict personality
Someone who tries to please everyone will end up pleasing no one
Constant small efforts can lead to significant results over time
To fix one problem but create another
To do something useless or pointless
To take a detour or use an indirect method to achieve something
Use your strengths to contribute, not your weaknesses
Very strong and healthy
Very strong and healthy
Very strong and healthy
Extremely strong and healthy
Even the strongest can fall
Use strength when able, strategy when not
When things are going well, one can be careless, but when faced with difficulties, one must be cautious
The strong will overcome the weak, and the clever will outlive the foolish
an area with lax law enforcement
To gather around and chatter noisily
Local officials reflect the character of their region
a member of a local communist party committee
a member of a local communist party committee
To advertise or boast about something
To make a big show without taking action