gạch ống sớ
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Even the strongest things can be worn down over time
To clarify or purify something by removing impurities
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A mixture of good and bad things
Even the cheapest things can be unaffordable for the very poor
One can't afford something due to poverty
Sacrificing one's children for the sake of appearances
No one can fully understand or judge someone else's private life
Free or easily available
Be content with one's simple life
Marriage is predestined
One's livelihood comes from their birthplace
Something is readily available and abundant
Be content with one's circumstances
Mutual help and support in a community
Mutual help and support in a community
Something or someone is in its ideal place
A modest exterior can hide great value or wealth
Bought things are never enough, begged things are never satisfying
Talented people will succeed regardless of circumstances
Be content with what you have
A place is famous for a particular product
Having too little of one thing and too much of another
The poor have power over the rich in certain situations
Good things come from good sources
Simple and pure life
Everything is ready and in place
Everything is ready and in place
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
When the time is right, everything will fall into place
Everything is ready and in place
Everything is ready and in place
Something of great value is often found in a humble or unexpected place
Things don't always go as planned
A decision is final and cannot be changed
Even a bad thing can be enjoyable when it's new or novel
Prioritize the most important things
Save the best for those who appreciate it
Things seem more or less valuable depending on how they are presented
People with similar difficulties or struggles can come together and support each other
A small loss can add up to a significant amount over time
Some losses are inevitable
A bad start leads to a bad end
What's lost is lost and can't be recovered
What's lost can't be recovered
What is lost can never be fully recovered
What's lost is gone forever
To count your chickens before they hatch
Compare and find the best among poor options
Marry off a child to repay a debt
Marriage is not a business transaction
To sell out or betray someone
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
To do something for someone who cannot appreciate it
To play music to someone who cannot appreciate it
Great wealth and luxury
Only in desperate situations do people turn to God or a higher power
People or groups that are naturally hostile to each other