Khi đi như kiến bò, khi về như cò bay
Progress is slow at first but speeds up over time
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Progress is slow at first but speeds up over time
Share resources and support each other in times of hardship
To praise when successful, but falter when faced with challenges
People gather when one is successful, but disappear when one falls on hard times
When the main part moves, the subordinate part must follow immediately
When one thing improves, another thing worsens
Underestimate someone because of their age
Underestimate someone and suffer the consequences
Completely unbothered or unconcerned
Look down on someone who is disabled or imperfect
To despise or look down on someone
To despise or look down on someone
To despise others is to despise oneself
Look down on others and underestimate their abilities
Those who look down on others will be looked down on in return
Despise wealth and honor virtue
Value loyalty and justice over material wealth
To take all consequences, good or bad, when undertaking something
To make a big effort for a small achievement
Extremely frightened or shocked
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Something or someone is famous only in a very limited area
Wealth and fortune come easily and quickly
The more you try to fix a problem, the worse it gets
To criticize or punish a group for one person's mistake
Take advantage of a situation without doing any work
Sweet potatoes are a valuable resource for farmers and children
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
People learn from others' mistakes
Something or someone famous for a particular quality
Someone who is suited to their hometown
Each place has its own unique characteristics
Things that are not as they seem
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
A familiar place is better than an unfamiliar one
Different things require different approaches
Good timing leads to success
Some people fear being overworked, others fear being idle
Good things come in humble packages
Good things are often hidden, while bad things are visible
Some people are naturally gifted
Someone with humble origins can achieve great things
A stranger in a new place is more at ease than a local in an unfamiliar situation
People with similar backgrounds or experiences often share similar interests or behaviors
People from the same region share similar characteristics
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Be lenient and tolerant like Emperor Gaozu of Han
Leniency invites more wrongdoing
Give people an inch and they'll take a mile
Be lenient at first, but strict later
Endure hardships to achieve success
One who endures hardship is a responsible person
To cause trouble for one's own family or community
Everything is going well
To give up or do nothing in a difficult situation
Boast about something one doesn't possess
To show off one's skills or talents