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To abandon something valuable for something worthless
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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 abandon something valuable for something worthless
Hiding or covering up sadness or sorrow
to clearly distinguish right from wrong
Appreciate the good times after experiencing difficulties
Adversity reveals true character and strength
Respect and value people based on their character, not appearance
People of low social status are oppressed, while those of high status can do as they please
Underestimating someone can lead to failure
Be humble and modest
very tired or exhausted
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Everyone looks good in the dark
Even an ugly person can appear attractive in dim light
Fleeting and ephemeral
Something or someone that appears briefly and then disappears
Seven points of effort, nine points of patience
Having one exceptional skill is enough to make a name for oneself
Being unemployed leads to excessive eating
lose someone's trust
completely fail or be unsuccessful
Understand and respect others' feelings and reasons
Take advantage of an opportunity when it arises
To be tempted by something desirable but unattainable
Marry someone because of their social status
Be jealous of someone's good fortune and want it for oneself
Exaggeratedly loves one's spouse
A foolish husband can cause trouble for his whole family
When one person is affected, others are also impacted
Focus on details but miss the bigger picture
Focus on details and miss the bigger picture
To be blinded by greed
Sell something as soon as it becomes profitable
Only lend to those who have resources
When encountering a foolish person, one must speak simply and clearly
Blinded by personal gain
Avoid trouble when possible
Avoid trouble when possible
To blindly follow or trust someone without considering consequences
Be happy for others' success
To be tempted by something
Mistaking something ordinary for something valuable
Speak appropriately to the person you are talking to
To take advantage of someone's misfortune
Imitate others' actions without understanding the reasoning behind them
Take advantage of any opportunity to improve one's situation
Take advantage of an opportunity to improve a situation
Take advantage of an opportunity to improve one's situation
Being extremely delighted or pleased
Familiar tasks are done more efficiently
Greed leads to trouble
When others succeed, one tries to follow suit
When someone of lower status appears, others rush to curry favor
Imitate others' behavior
Copy others' success without understanding the process
Follow others' example to improve oneself
Follow others' good habits
Try to associate with someone wealthier or more powerful
Be humble when others are successful
To be easily provoked or jealous