Lưng đòn sóc, bụng dọc dừa, làm thì lừa, ăn như xa cán
Work diligently but enjoy the fruits of labor sparingly
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Work diligently but enjoy the fruits of labor sparingly
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
A person with a bad temper
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Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Leave a good reputation for posterity
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
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Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
To sacrifice one's own interest for the benefit of others
Neither side can tolerate the other
A person with bad habits can't change easily
People with similar interests or characteristics gather together
Someone who is extremely poor
Someone with a flaw criticizes others with a similar flaw
People with defects criticize others with smaller defects
Someone with a flaw criticizes others with a similar flaw
To blame someone or something else for one's own mistakes
Each party blames the other for their problems
One evil person blames another for their own misdeeds
Bitter medicine cures the disease
Having refined and cultural behavior despite being poor
A doctor has many unusual diseases
A doctor has many enemies
A doctor can have many illnesses
Wealth and property are not as valuable as one's skills and knowledge
Having many skills is better than having a lot of money
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Take advantage of an opportunity while it still exists
Having nothing to rely on
A good teacher or method can educate many students
To be very thin or skinny
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To be extremely poor
Hard work is appreciated, while laziness is disliked
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Laziness in learning leads to ignorance, and laziness in work leads to poverty
Hard work brings prosperity, while idleness leads to poverty
Diligence is always appreciated, laziness is never liked
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Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
A person with multiple skills
To change one's mind or plan suddenly
Everything will be revealed eventually
Think ahead and consider the consequences
Sharp words can be more hurtful than weapons
A flexible and adaptable person can navigate complex situations
A smooth talker can achieve many things, but a rude person will struggle
Politeness and gentleness can help you survive longer than being harsh and stubborn.
Sweet words can be more harmful than poison
A soft tongue can be more deadly than a scorpion's tail
A sharp tongue can cut deeply
Harsh words can be more harmful than a bee's sting
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Having two jobs or roles at the same time
A person who is useless or incompetent