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Complete chaos or disorder
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Complete chaos or disorder
Something false or pretended leads to real trouble
Fake kindness leads to real trouble
A person with a beautiful appearance but no talent or abilities.
Someone who has been bribed or rewarded remains silent
There is little food but many children to feed
Someone who is arrogant and boastful about their wealth or status
Pretend to be foolish to deceive others
Someone with a rough appearance but a kind heart
Having a bad face but a good heart
to show off one's wealth
Inspired by circumstances and moved to creativity
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
to evoke emotions or feelings
carefully and meticulously
Proudly showing off one's achievements
Very meticulously and carefully
Perfectly matched or suited
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To solve a big problem and then deal with smaller related issues
Imitate the good deeds of the past
Learn from the past to act in the present
Children grow up to have their own families
Past experiences do not guarantee current success
Past experiences do not guarantee current success
People tend to praise others' possessions more than their own
Someone who has been supported by others now looks down on them
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
Past hardships make one appreciate present comforts
Pride goes before a fall
To boast or claim to be the best
Claiming to be the best or most powerful
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Sacrificing one's own interests for the benefit of others
To forgive and forget past mistakes
Sacrifice personal interests for the benefit of others
Sacrifice personal interests for the benefit of others
Something of poor quality despite its attractive appearance
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Harsh outside but kind inside
to accidentally reveal a secret
Singing without an audience or appreciation
Sacrifice personal interests for the greater good
Sacrifice personal relationships for the greater good
being very close or almost equal
Ugliness is not just physical, but also inner
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Bad appearance does not mean bad quality
To speak the truth, even if it's unpleasant
An ugly husband is still better than no husband
An ugly husband with an ugly wife
Rude words but good intention
Prioritize financial gain over moral principles
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Something bad from the very beginning
A person's appearance is not as important as their inner qualities
It's better to do something badly than not to do it at all
It's better to speak kindly than to speak at all
Trying to cover up shame with more shame