Dai như bò đái
Very long and tedious
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Very long and tedious
Very close and intimate
Something or someone is prolonged or dragged on unnecessarily
Very long-winded or talks excessively
Very long and complicated
Very long-winded or verbose
Very long and tedious
Reputation and prestige bring great benefits
Fame and wealth are not as good as leisure
Fame and wealth are not as good as a peaceful life
The higher one's status, the more prone to conflict
The greater the reputation, the harder the fall
Husband and wife are meant to be together
Someone who is all talk but no action
A person's words are sharper than their actions
Sharp words can hurt more than physical violence
Some jobs are unsuitable for certain people
Knowledge and learning make a person wise
A person becomes wise through learning and experience
Ineffective or incompetent people in positions of power
An incompatible or poorly matched pair
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Things are not as they seem
A constant threat or danger
A threat or danger is often closest to the one being threatened
Skillful words can calm a situation better than violence
Using something or someone of poor quality for a task
One gets what they deserve
People are suited to their respective roles or positions
A person's charm and luck can attract good relationships
Frequent practice or interaction leads to improvement or familiarity
A sharp knife is used to cut a chicken
A sharp tool can't be used to cut its own handle
A sharp mind can't overcome stubbornness
A sharp tool can't shape its own handle
A sharp tool is not as good as a strong foundation
A sharp tool can't be used to fix its own handle
A sharp tool can't shape its own handle
A sharp mind will dull if not used
One's own things are often thought to be the best
A person's profession or skill is reflected in their work
One's true character is revealed in difficult situations
Test someone's character when they are in a difficult situation
Test someone's character by observing how they treat those inferior to them
A good person is often misunderstood or underappreciated
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
To be unable to repay a favor
Treat everyone with equal kindness and respect
Those who share the same bad habits or vices are often drawn to each other
To have different actions and words
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Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
An ideal situation for something to happen or develop
The strong are blamed for the wrongdoings of the weak
When a powerful person falls, others take advantage of their weakness
Something without restriction can progress quickly
Letting one evil escape only to be plagued by another
To compromise and prioritize harmony