Lệnh nhà chúa, búa nhà trời
An order from a superior is as unavoidable as a natural disaster
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An order from a superior is as unavoidable as a natural disaster
National law is inferior to local customs
The husband's orders are less important than the wife's actions
The husband's orders are less important than the wife's actions
The wife's influence is greater than the husband's authority
Unprepared or lacking experience
To be extremely poor
Someone who often interferes in others' business
Unpredictable and prone to sudden changes
exceeds one's lifetime
Politeness is the foundation of all things
Politeness is essential, but being too kind can be harmful
Be polite and friendly if you want to build a lasting relationship
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Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
The husband's orders are less important than the wife's opinions
Being wealthy is not just about having money
A single gentle word can be more effective than a thousand harsh ones
Treat people according to their usefulness
To filter out the bad from the good
To kill two birds with one stone
Deceive people with a false appearance
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To fall from a bad situation into a worse one
careless and irresponsible
Someone who does not follow social norms will be avoided by others
Honesty is the shortest way
A shortcut or unconventional method
To talk or act aimlessly
The "spare-tire captain": someone kept around as a romantic backup option — a pun swapping "lớp trưởng" (class monitor) for "lốp" (tire, as in lốp dự phòng, the spare).
Being in a state of chaos and confusion
Complete chaos and disorder
Something or someone is very obvious or stands out clearly
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Something or someone is very obvious or stands out clearly
Treat someone unfairly or with bias
To be extremely busy or active
To be extremely angry or furious
To rush or charge forward wildly
To be extremely happy or excited
To cleverly deceive someone by pretending not to notice or understand
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Scattered and disorganized
Moving clumsily or awkwardly
Clumsy and awkward in movement or action
Speak kindly but harbor evil intentions
a way to express or release pent-up emotions
Having a little money is better than having many children
The guest is blamed for the host's mistakes
To exaggerate others' faults while covering up one's own
Blame the teacher for the student's mistakes
Apologize and show respect to avoid conflict
Good fortune is not meant to be fully enjoyed
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
Do everything that is beneficial
Buddha's blessings are countless, but one must cultivate at the right time
Choose the path that brings the most benefit
Having a high position and wealth
Good fortune comes from heaven
To get involved in something and end up being affected or harmed by it