Ngheo ngheo như mèo thấy mỡ
Very eager or attracted to something
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Very eager or attracted to something
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Do not suspect someone you are using, and do not use someone you suspect
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
extremely beautiful and attractive
To make a futile effort
To work diligently and persistently
Complaining or comparing one's troubles to others
Being content with one's poor situation
Even in poverty, one can find joy or comfort
It's better to be in a position of authority than to be wealthy but powerless
When one is poor, they are ignored, but when rich, they attract many friends
The poor are generous, the rich are stingy
Poverty is short-lived, but wealth lasts longer
Being poor in both material and moral aspects is worrying
Being poor in kindness and morality is worrisome, but being poor in wealth is not
Being poor but still having a good conscience
Being poor with integrity is better than being rich without morals
When poor, relatives gather, but when rich, they disperse
Lack of virtue and kindness is more debilitating than poverty
Poor people helping each other can thrive, while the rich only care about themselves
The poor help each other, while the rich flatter and bribe others for personal gain
The poor are generous, the rich are stingy
Being poor forces one to be resourceful
Wealth and poverty can change over generations
Newly born and already showing remarkable talent
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
A very precarious or fragile situation
A scandal or shame remains even after a long time
Laughter is worth more than a thousand pieces of gold
Consider both short-term and long-term consequences
Speak one's mind freely without hesitation
Regret something when it's too late
Think carefully before and after acting
Think carefully before speaking
To think carefully and consider multiple times
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Each person finds joy in their own way, with no distinction between the noble and the common.
Filial duty is the utmost moral obligation
Filial duty ends when the parents pass away
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
side job
To stretch one's neck to get a glimpse of something
A person's talent is suited to a specific field
Rest in the true sense — actually unplugging, not scrolling in bed with work anxiety; the phrase that admits most "rest" isn't.
A wise person can see through a situation
Behaving mischievously or naughtily
Behave mischievously or rebelliously
Those who disobey heaven will fail, and those who disobey virtue will perish
Outwardly polite but inwardly contemptuous
Outwardly polite but inwardly contemptuous
Acting recklessly without considering consequences
Acting restlessly and anxiously while waiting for someone
To flatter or try to win someone over by being overly friendly
Very angry or fiercely argumentative
A long journey is not necessary to reach a nearby destination
People who travel far will eventually return home
To be born with a silver spoon
A good wife is a great asset to her husband