Cơm thiu tiêu cơm nguội
Bad things can ruin good things
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Bad things can ruin good things
Share the main things, but not the extras
Food given by teachers or mentors
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Food is plentiful, so one can eat as much as they want
Having more than enough
Having more expenses than income
Something good becomes bad when taken to excess
To patiently wait for something that is not likely to happen
One must endure hardship when resources are scarce
A good-looking couple is pleasing to behold
Completely ruined or destroyed
Having just enough to get by
Something of poor quality
To have something within reach but fail to take advantage of it
Something or someone very familiar and comforting
Being used to something better makes one dislike something inferior
Being content with what one has
Being content with what one has
Good things can be ruined by bad ones
Enjoy life while you can
Luxurious food but miserable life
Everything has its time and will come to an end
The ruler's luxury is paid for by the people's suffering
Easily done or requiring little effort
Even the closest relationships can have disagreements
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Having a good life with abundant food and wealth
Something unwanted or unpleasant happens when one is already in trouble
Troubles come when you're already in a bad situation
Good things benefit others, bad things affect oneself
Good things are accepted, bad things are spoken out
To be extremely careless or clumsy
Even the simplest tasks can go wrong
Even when one has a stable income, they can still face unexpected expenses.
To have a good life with abundant resources
Being in a situation where one is forced to accept something unwanted
Describes a person who often hangs out and eats at others' expense
Refers to a perfect match or combination
Inseparable or very close relationship
Famous for something in a specific place
One should not brag about things they have not fully accomplished.
Leave unfinished tasks for others to deal with
One should persist in completing a task
Some tasks are endless
Everything has its own time and purpose
Everything has its own time and season
Some things have limits, but others are endless and unpredictable
Work hard from dawn till dusk
Even in good situations, there can be some problems or drawbacks.
A problem caused by someone will be solved by that same person
A person's circumstances or behavior change frequently
Marriage is unpredictable and can bring unexpected troubles
Be content with what you have
Be content with what you have and avoid unnecessary troubles
Each person has their own problems, don't interfere with others
One cannot expect to achieve much with minimal effort
Marriage is a long-term commitment
Enjoying life's pleasures
One gets paid for their work