Rộng như áo tế
Very loose or spacious
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Where will you be? Anywhere Hà Nội & the NorthHuế / Đà Nẵng & the CenterSài Gòn & the SouthOnline slang Bắc ↔ Nam words
Very loose or spacious
Something is vast or endless
A big and prosperous family
Very generous and deep in relationships
to lose a good opportunity
To be obedient and submissive on the surface but rebellious underneath
Losing something valuable along with something worthless
Falling one after another
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Encourage each other to do good, not to engage in lawsuits
Encourage each other to do good, not to engage in lawsuits
People are eager to do good deeds together, but reluctant to help each other with troubles
to watch or enjoy a fight
Join forces to tackle a difficult task
cherish memories of happy times together
Collaborate or work together
Each person faces their own troubles
Bad luck can last all day, but good luck can occur in an instant
Misfortune can lead to unexpected benefits
having just enough money to spend
Central wrap-up phrase: "that's how it is / that's all there is to it" — closes an explanation the way standard speech says "vậy đó".
Walls have ears and forests have eyes, meaning secrets are easily revealed
Experienced people are often found in established organizations
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
A place where everyone knows each other's business
a forest that has never been logged or disturbed
A pristine and untouched natural forest
A place with many talented or capable people
Knowledge is vast and learning is lifelong
Knowledge is vast and learning is crucial from a young age
Knowledge is vast and endless
Each place has its own problems or dangers
A crowded field has many competitors
A situation is complex and difficult to understand
A remote and inaccessible place
A place with hidden dangers
Avoid staying long in a place with evil or dangerous influences
A place that is very remote or hard to reach
A rich and fertile land
To punish someone indirectly by harming something related to them
Don't waste time on unnecessary preparations
Very fragile and easily broken
To be extremely frightened or terrified
Even a dull axe can still be used for its original purpose