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Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
It's better to be poor with good relatives than rich with bad ones
It's better to be poor with good neighbors than rich with bad ones
Prefer a humble life with loved ones to a luxurious life without them
To treat someone with excessive and insincere affection
To scold or rebuke someone harshly
Trying to achieve the impossible
Respect the elderly and disdain the young
Use a large or excessive amount of resources to achieve something small
To feel embarrassed or ashamed
To be unashamedly impudent
Having a guilty conscience
Extremely boring or tedious
Very poor or extremely struggling
feeling deeply worried or troubled
Owe someone a debt of gratitude
Be strict when punishing, but lenient when rewarding
Experience life's hardships
Family problems are annoying and frustrating
Family members fight and argue with each other
Family background influences one's behavior
New roads lead to new places
One's own customs are not enough to exchange with neighbors
a person's natural disposition
People from the same region share similar customs and characteristics
A clever person can make a living even with limited resources
A woman's reputation is fragile, a scholar's is resilient
A well-behaved and obedient daughter
If there's a northeast monsoon at the end of the year, diseases often occur
Be content with what you have
Hasty actions can lead to worse consequences
Don't criticize someone's past when they have improved
Everything is available if one looks hard enough
Inner beauty is more important than physical appearance
Good manners and politeness
Respect and kindness are the most valuable assets
Excessive respect can turn into fear
Respect someone or something to the point of not daring to interfere
Flattery helps one survive by relying on those who listen
Flatterers follow those in power
Flatterers take advantage of opportunities to gain favor
Flatterers cling to those in power
Having more problems than one can handle
One has enough problems of their own
Human venom is more dangerous than snake venom
A small but certain advantage is better than a potential large one
To give credit to the worthy and acknowledge the strength of the powerful
A small mistake can lead to long-term consequences
a small flaw in an otherwise perfect thing
A small flaw can lead to big trouble
A small blemish can lead to a big problem
A small mistake can lead to long-term consequences
a large and chaotic household
To lose something valuable and gain something less valuable in return
Even small losses can add up to significant amounts
Everyone is held accountable for their actions
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Sacrificing one's own interest for others
Family members are often at odds with each other
Each person has their own unique characteristics