Mẹ sống bằng hai bàn tay, con ăn mày bằng hai đầu gối
Parents work hard to raise their children, but the children become beggars
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Parents work hard to raise their children, but the children become beggars
Parents suffer to raise their children, who then have an easy life
A mother's hard work and sacrifice are often unappreciated by her children
When one's mother is old and family is struggling, it's hard to find a husband
Even the closest relatives can become enemies
A mother-in-law is always a source of trouble
Pretend to be generous but actually be selfish
Children suffer for their parents' mistakes
Parents' actions affect their children
A father's scolding is more effective than a mother's physical punishment
A father's scolding is more effective than a mother's physical punishment
A father's scolding is more effective than a mother's physical punishment
A father's advice is more effective than a mother's punishment
If the mother is loved, the child will be pampered
A foolish parent will have foolish children
Biological parents are more important than adoptive ones
A mother's scolding is mild, but a child's is harsh and violent
Exceptional talent from a particular place
Something useless will be discarded
to be flexible and adaptable
Extremely weak or fragile
Very flexible and adaptable
Extremely weak or fragile
Gentle and soothing in manner
Give in to the stubborn and let go of the flexible
Be gentle with the willing and strict with the disobedient
Yield to the flexible and let go of the rigid
Gentle words can persuade, but harsh ones will provoke resistance
People with similar interests or backgrounds tend to gather together
When the ruler is corrupt, the people suffer.
People praise a good deed
One's fate is determined by their own actions
Fate is like the fate of a fruit
Exhausted but still struggling to survive
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
Some things are impossible to achieve
A small but persistent problem can cause significant damage over time
Some things are impossible to achieve
Some things are impossible to achieve
Everyone has their own strengths and capabilities
Something or someone is completely consumed or destroyed
Even the most unlikely person can achieve something
A small but persistent effort can achieve significant results
Something small but valuable is better than something big but worthless
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
To struggle to do something until completely exhausted
Feeling restless and impatient
A small amount is better than nothing
Someone with a sharp tongue can talk their way out of anything
Those who talk much accomplish little
People with thin lips tend to flatter, while those with thick lips tend to sulk.
Speak briefly and to the point
Very thin or fragile
Very thin or slender
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Stubbornly insist on doing something wrong
Fierce competition between two strong opponents
One mistake leads to many consequences