Làm thầy thì dễ, được thể thì khó
It's easy to give advice, but hard to follow it oneself
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It's easy to give advice, but hard to follow it oneself
Knows everything but lacks common sense
To be so focused on minor details that one neglects important things
It's better to serve someone intelligent than to teach someone ignorant
Marrying late in life
Doing too much or too little can be equally bad
A man should have various skills and knowledge
A man should have various skills and experiences
Being knowledgeable in many things makes one wise
Vietnamese folk verse (ca dao); English definition pending editorial review.
Be a man of principle and integrity
A man should be responsible and honorable
Be a man of worth and live up to your name
Be a man of your word and take responsibility
Men should act like men, not taking advantage of others' kindness
A man's integrity is key to a lasting marriage, don't rush into marriage or worry excessively about having children
Men should not commit adultery, exploit sacred places, or debt to the community
Men should avoid certain behaviors that are considered shameful or unmanly
Men should not be midwives, women should not be oil sellers
A man with determination can overcome challenges and achieve success
Having a determined husband is better than having a rich wife
Men who gamble should abstain from marriage
Be cautious with vices that can lead to trouble
Speak based on facts and evidence
Speak clearly and straightforwardly
A man should be faithful to his friends, loyal to his lord, and obedient to his wife.
To have two wives is to be in a difficult situation
Be brave and resilient in the face of challenges
A poor man should marry a younger wife, a rich man should buy a beautiful horse
A man's wealth is not measured by his wife's wealth
A good husband can attract a virtuous wife
A good wife is a great fortune for a man.
A wise wife is a precious asset to her husband
A person who doesn't think before acting will regret it later
Men's words are easily denied
Men should be straightforward and not speak ambiguously
Be determined to overcome challenges to prove one's bravery
Vietnamese folk verse (ca dao); English definition pending editorial review.
To be unprepared and lack skills for real challenges
A man should be responsible and brave, not relying on his wife
Men should be brave and strong
A man should be responsible and not rely on his wife for everything
Men should be brave and strong
To have a good outcome from a troublesome situation
Do as the husband's family does
Do as the master wishes, sleep with the husband
Do as one pleases, without responsibility
Do things as one wishes, sleep when one feels like it
Adapt to circumstances
To do good but receive bad consequences
Be honest and fair in all dealings
Acting dishonestly while pretending to be honest
Working honestly is better than begging
Being a servant in a rich household is better than being a high-ranking official
Be loyal and committed to one side or cause
It's better to be poor than to endure shame from relatives
Better to be poor than to lose dignity among friends and family
Better to be poor than to lose dignity among friends and family
Better to be poor than to lose dignity
To be completely obedient and submissive