Vào chữ a, ra chữ ất
Starts well but ends poorly
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Starts well but ends poorly
Enter correctly but leave incorrectly
Enter with good intentions, but leave with bad behavior
To join late but finish early
To enter through an improper way and exit through a legitimate one
To start something with enthusiasm but lose interest quickly
Someone who gets involved briefly but leaves a lasting impression
To act in accordance with traditional norms and rules
To flatter or try to win favor by being excessively obedient
To get out of a bad situation only to fall into a worse one
To hear and then immediately repeat something
To work very hard but gain little
to start something but not finish it
To enter a situation and soon exit or quit
To start something without being prepared
To start something but soon give up
To be in a precarious or unstable situation
Respect and learn from elders at home, but be open to new ideas from anyone outside
To go from one bad situation to another
Adapt to local customs and practices
Start small and grow big
Completely different from what was expected
To be polite when arriving but rude when leaving
on Mondays
Being in a difficult situation either way
To start something before others but finish after them
Participating in an event brings benefits
To make temporary or makeshift repairs
To make temporary or hasty repairs
To try to hide or cover up a big problem or mistake
To rely on others for help or assistance
To take unnecessary or excessive action
To take something that doesn't belong to you
Do something unnecessary or meddle in others' business
To be overly ambitious and attempt to do the impossible
Cannot accomplish something due to being overburdened
Spend all one's money on something futile
Spend money extravagantly and recklessly
Spend all one's money to save a dying person
To solve a problem once and for all
To give up or surrender completely
To completely surrender or give up
To lose both what you have and what you try to get
To show false or insincere grief
A decision is final and cannot be changed
A woman's worth is judged by her marital status
To make up or reconcile after a quarrel
Maintain dignity despite difficulties
Someone who is asking for trouble
To judge someone based on appearance
To pretend to agree or show fake obedience
Surrounded by hatred, but still kind at heart
Elderly people are still vigorous and active
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
to talk nonsense or speak irrelevantly
Grape-flavored shock — a cutesy minced take on the «vãi …» exclamation family, swapping the crude tail for «nho» (grapes) so you can gasp in polite company.
A person's words reflect their character
Wasting time on useless things
Latecomers have fewer opportunities
Only after overcoming difficulties can one find happiness