Ở xởi lởi thì Trời gởi cho, ở so lo thì Trời gò lại
Good deeds are rewarded by heaven, bad deeds are punished
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Where will you be? Anywhere Hà Nội & the NorthHuế / Đà Nẵng & the CenterSài Gòn & the SouthOnline slang Bắc ↔ Nam words
Good deeds are rewarded by heaven, bad deeds are punished
In a place with no capable people, an inferior person can become a leader
In a place with no capable people, an incompetent person can become a leader
It's better to take action than wait and possibly face trouble
Doing something where you don't belong can bring trouble
To know or understand something only when it happens
Wherever there is a temple, there is a community
No matter where you go, you will always be recognized as someone important
To feel at home wherever you are
Wherever you are, make the best of it
To meet someone or something by chance
Adapting to the environment and circumstances
To be the first or most prominent in a series or group
To find help when in need
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Everyone wants to save face and maintain dignity
One must adapt to circumstances
Hard work brings happiness, while laziness leads to misery
Many paths can lead to a good marriage, as long as the heart is in the right place
Be careful what you say, as drunk people may reveal secrets
Four foolish actions in life
Four foolish actions in life
Being clever is not everything, diligence is what truly sets people apart
Life is full of unexpected events and uncertainties.
It's better to suffer loss than to harm others
Life is short and fleeting
Being in a difficult or precarious situation
To destroy or harm the very place or institution that supports you
to escape one problem only to encounter another
Being at home is better than being a high-ranking official elsewhere
One becomes wise by living with their mother.
One must take action to avoid trouble
Adapt to local customs and traditions