Ra đường hỏi già, về nhà hỏi trẻ
Seek advice from experienced people and consider youthful perspectives
All languages English Tiếng Việt
Where will you be? Anywhere Hà Nội & the NorthHuế / Đà Nẵng & the CenterSài Gòn & the SouthOnline slang Bắc ↔ Nam words
Seek advice from experienced people and consider youthful perspectives
Seek advice from experienced people and learn from children's innocence
Seek advice from experienced people and also consider fresh perspectives
Afraid of one's husband at home and afraid of the world outside
Boast outside but face difficulties at home
Respect and cherish the wisdom and experience of the past
To take a risk or face a challenge head-on
Be prepared and take advantage of opportunities
Encounter or experience difficulties
Be prepared to face challenges when taking on new responsibilities
Constantly arguing and quarreling
Boasting is not as good as taking action
A small but steady income is better than occasional large sums
To boast about something one doesn't have
To show off one's valuable assets while hiding the worthless ones
Describes a perfect match or ideal combination
A wife who does not support her husband
A bad wife is like a spoiled ingredient that ruins the whole dish
Something that is only useful or relevant for a short time
People choose their friends based on similar characteristics
People choose partners based on appearance or superficial qualities
Something of poor quality can still be made useful
Something unpleasant can be made enjoyable with the right approach
Some things are better off without extra attention or nourishment
a person who is considered weak or fragile
Different things have different uses
Different people require different approaches
Eating various foods can provide necessary nutrients
An old or worn-out thing is still useful for something
Everyone has their own troubles
Being overly concerned with trivial matters
Something or someone is out of place
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Certain foods can improve health
Every situation has its own problems
Be patient and endure difficulties for the sake of others
Let others have the advantage
A husband's mother lets his wife have her way
A daughter-in-law should prioritize her mother-in-law's needs
Something or someone is famous or well-known in a very limited area
a small amount of money
A person's abilities or talents are not being utilized
Each person has their own problems
Some things remain fresh and desirable even after being used or experienced
some past issues are still painful to recall
Some things are easy to start but hard to maintain
Some people are easy to get rid of but hard to replace
Each person has their own specialty
One evil deserves another
Something of poor quality from a place known for its good products
Good people are often oppressed by the wicked
a person who is considered foreign or unfamiliar
Judge something by its appearance
Each place has its own specialty
Replying at turtle speed — the standard complaint for friends whose "seen" and "sent" live hours apart.
Talking excessively and pointlessly
Poor people have to work harder during harvest season
Some places are better suited for certain activities
A small mistake can be forgiven, but harsh words can cause lasting hurt
A temporary pleasure is not worth a lifetime of regret