Giữ được người ở, chứ không ai giữ được người đi
One can keep someone who wants to stay, but not someone who wants to leave
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One can keep someone who wants to stay, but not someone who wants to leave
To save face in a difficult situation
An all-talk gym bro — "mõm" (snout/mouth) marks the workout that happens only in conversation; the gains are strictly verbal.
Think carefully before speaking
Something is useful or beneficial at a specific stage or age
Sell valuable things to outsiders and worthless things to neighbors
Take advantage of a good situation to benefit others, but in a bad situation, rely on those close to you
Take advantage of good situations and abandon bad ones
A small amount of work done carefully can be more valuable than a large amount done carelessly
Everyone gets what they deserve
The best of its kind
One should not look down on small amounts of money
One who has just started should not be picky
A fierce person becomes weak or powerless
A person who is lost or separated from their group or family
A small or insignificant person is easily affected by circumstances
The younger generation surpasses the older one
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
Everyone has their own value and dignity
People in the same situation should help each other
When people live together, they influence each other's behavior
People in a similar situation often harm each other
People from the same origin should not fight each other
Everything returns to its origin
People tend to return to their roots or origin
Someone who benefits from others' efforts without contributing
Someone unfit for a task is trying to do it
People are judged based on their appearance
People with more experience are often more cunning, while those with less are more naive
People with tough exteriors may have soft interiors
Good luck helps achieve success
Some flaws can be advantageous
An old person trying to act young is unattractive
Someone who is eager to fight or argue
One misfortune often leads to another
Something will happen at the wrong time
A strange or abnormal event occurs when something is not in its normal state
To sell something to someone who knows its true value
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Even a small advantage is welcome
A clever person knows how to hide their strengths
A clever person avoids unnecessary conflict
Small actions can have significant consequences
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Rare things are hard to find buyers for
Some things are naturally incompatible
Something is done twice, unnecessarily
A woman's value increases after marriage
Everyone has their own role and expertise
Someone who is lazy and relies on others
Everyone gets their share of troubles
Small mistakes can lead to big problems
Everyone gets what they deserve
Children suffer when parents quarrel
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
A woman acting like a man
A woman acting like a man
A female dominates the household, leading to its downfall
A woman should not act like a man