Cơm ăn tiền lấy giấy giả quan
To take something without giving anything in return
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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 take something without giving anything in return
One must pay for what they use
Food eaten is trouble stored
Prevention is better than cure
Be content with what you have
Earn just enough to get by
One gets what they pay for
Good things come together
People are the same everywhere
One's needs are met by what is readily available
One gets benefit where one puts in effort
One gets benefit where one puts in effort
Something is nearly achieved but then taken away
Treat others with respect according to their status
Someone who is not suited to their partner
Someone who is suited to a particular place or situation
Someone who is overly dependent on others for everything
People from the same region have similar characteristics
When one thing goes wrong, another problem arises
Wait for someone or something to be ready
Solving a problem with an unrelated solution
Take advantage of an opportunity
When disaster strikes, people scramble to respond
Be prepared to adapt to changing situations
A short period of prosperity is often followed by a long period of hardship
Unseasonal or unexpected events occur in succession
A sudden crisis can bring out one's hidden abilities
A distant threat is no real concern
A small spark can start a big fire
Do not put off until tomorrow what can be done today
A brief moment of kindness is remembered forever
Wealth will decline even with careful management
One problem has not passed when another arrives
One problem is not yet over, another arises
One problem is solved, another arises
Take advantage of an opportunity to gain benefits
A small spark can start a big fire
A clever trick to get something done
Work and play at the same time
A small spark can start a big fire
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To do things hastily and carelessly
When one problem is solved, another arises
Deal with a problem while still watching out for another
Be prepared to adapt quickly to changing situations
It's hard to give up on something that has not been fully accomplished
Be gentle with the weak and firm with the strong
To stop or give up on something entirely
To stop or give up something at a critical moment
To try to fix or cover up a mistake, but end up making it worse
A sharp tongue can be more hurtful than a sharp knife
To solve a problem decisively and effectively
To care for someone or something very carefully
To handle something with great care
Being strong and powerful gives one an advantage
Having both old and new elements
To marry a troublesome woman is to invite suffering
Marriage is a challenging and precarious journey
A bad wife can lead to loss of everything
Marrying someone who is not a good match