Ở giữa chết chẹt
To be in a difficult or precarious situation
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Where will you be? Anywhere Hà Nội & the NorthHuế / Đà Nẵng & the CenterSài Gòn & the SouthOnline slang Bắc ↔ Nam words
To be in a difficult or precarious situation
Being single is better than being in a bad marriage
A widow should remarry within three years
Being near someone wealthy makes one want things they cannot afford
Be influenced by those around you
People are influenced by their surroundings
Maintain a suitable distance in relationships
Good things come to those who are kind and honest
Good deeds lead to good outcomes, bad deeds to bad outcomes
Good deeds bring good results, bad deeds bring bad results
Good things happen to those who are kind and gentle
Good people attract good friends, bad people lose them
Good deeds bring good fortune, while evil actions lead to misfortune
Good things happen to those who are kind and virtuous
Good deeds bring good fortune, while evil actions lead to misfortune
Good things happen to good people
Good things happen to good people
Good deeds lead to good outcomes, while evil actions result in misfortune
Good deeds lead to good outcomes, while bad deeds lead to bad consequences.
A long engagement leads to boredom
A woman's life changes greatly after marriage
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
It's impossible to please everyone
Good things come to those who do good
Having friends and allies is crucial for success and survival
To take advantage of someone's weakness
Adapt to local customs
Stay close to someone to learn from them
From a small source comes a large outcome
Being cowardly at home but acting bravely in public
Be humble and appreciate others' kindness
Respect and follow the rules of the place you are in
Being at home is better than being a high-ranking official
Be respectful and obedient when in a superior's presence
Avoid discussing something that may offend or embarrass someone present
One's home is the best place to be
At home, one has authority, but outside, others may have more power or influence.
At home, one is spoiled, but outside, others seem more charming
At home, one has authority, but outside, others may be more powerful
One's family may not be perfect, but outsiders may seem more appealing
At home, one relies on parents, but outside, one relies on friends.
Being wise at home but foolish outside
Be content with one's circumstances
A person is esteemed at home but worthless outside
A person's value is not recognized until they are tested in a challenging situation
Doing and saying things out of habit
A person is judged based on their living conditions
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
One can't please everyone
Impossible to please everyone
Adapting to circumstances and following the trend
Birds of a feather flock together
Importance is given to those with high ranks or titles
A person in charge has authority only within their domain
You only understand a problem when you experience it yourself
You only understand a situation when you are in it
Learn from others and apply knowledge in practice
It's harder to deal with emotional issues than with practical ones
Take advantage of something for personal gain
When in a difficult situation, look for opportunities or resources to overcome it