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Fat there for the slurping — an easy pot to skim; gains left carelessly in reach.
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Fat there for the slurping — an easy pot to skim; gains left carelessly in reach.
Lard left at the cat's mouth — temptation stored inside the appetite it tempts.
Ink is ground in circles, vermilion in strokes — every craft by its own proper motion.
Devils judge people by appearance
To criticize or find fault with something that is freely given
The devil criticizing the ghost
The devil spares no one, not even the sick.
No one shows mercy to the weak
Someone who talks too much will eventually get into trouble
a foolish or annoying person
Each person has their own strengths and weaknesses
Older workers bully newer ones
Older or more experienced people taking advantage of newer ones
To rely on someone or something for support or protection
Someone who is bald is still worried about dandruff
The devil doesn't spare the sick
The devil doesn't spare the sick
The cruel show no mercy to the weak
The most vulnerable are often exploited by those who take advantage of them
Even the cruel or evil show mercy to the weak or vulnerable
Do not follow someone's example if it is not beneficial
To take everything, leaving nothing behind
Something or someone that appears powerful but is actually weak.
A newcomer tries to intimidate or bully someone more experienced
Newcomers try to intimidate or outdo experienced ones
One problem is not yet solved and another arises
Troubles at home are known to outsiders before they are acknowledged by those within.
One problem is not yet solved, another arises
to accept a bad situation
to accept and endure a difficult situation
Those who marry late will have a harder life
Marry someone without knowing them well
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Sacrifice personal interests for the greater good
to learn or study diligently
to tempt or lure someone into doing something bad
A big ceremony or event is often marred by some trouble
Only remember ancestors during holidays
Evil spirits prey on the weak and vulnerable
One person tries to take advantage of another, but the other is not interested
Extreme hunger and thirst
Evil people lead others astray
Evil leads to more evil
To be led astray by bad influences
Someone benefits from others' efforts
A bad tree cannot bear good fruit
plum blossom symbolizes nobility and snow represents purity
Fame is not necessarily accompanied by wealth
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
very beautiful and elegant
Do good today, reap benefits tomorrow
Something that is only done when necessary
Life is unpredictable and things can change quickly
Life is unpredictable and changeable
Waste money on a funeral
To force someone to admit or respond, even if they don't want to.
To force someone to admit or respond
Even a dead person's possessions are fought over
Even the most unlikely person can find an opportunity
to suffer consequences or damage to one's reputation