Khinh khỉ mắc rộc già
Underestimate someone because of their age
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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
Science based on experiment and observation
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Fiction based on imagined future scientific developments
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.
Be patient and don't rush
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
a safe or secure lock
One who holds power controls others
Each lock has its own key
The right solution fits the problem perfectly
Be prepared and cautious, for even a small mistake can lead to big trouble
To disguise oneself as something they're not