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The wealthy look down on the poor
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The wealthy look down on the poor
The wealthy despise the poor, the strong bully the weak
to marketize or commercialize something
Knowledge without action is useless
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
When an opportunity is ready, take it immediately
Something is used or enjoyed with what it was originally intended for
Something is notorious or infamous
Something is famous only in its own area
People tend to return to their roots
Something of high quality is often paired with something of lower quality
Something precious is often paired with something worthless
Some things are naturally suited to each other
Good things can come from unexpected sources
Valuing useless things highly
Everyone has their own dignity and deserves respect
Simple things can be enjoyable
Neither side gains an advantage
There are many options, so one should not be restricted
Something is lacking without the other
One person's gain comes at the expense of others
A situation where both parties benefit
Share equally, without favoritism
Family members help each other in times of need
Completely destroyed or ruined
Good people are often bullied by the wicked
Good things are wasted on those who don't appreciate them
Those close to power are treated leniently, while the distant are dealt with harshly
A good person is taken advantage of
Different approaches are needed for different situations
Different tools are needed for different tasks
Cruel treatment of the weak by the powerful
Someone with a gentle nature is easily taken advantage of
Good things are wasted on those who don't appreciate them
Only when something is revealed can its true nature be known
Beautiful outside but worthless inside
A good appearance does not guarantee good quality
Something of more value is preferred over something of less value
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
One's worth is enhanced by association with others
Something bad is still better than nothing
Something bad is still better than nothing
Something desirable is withheld or unattainable
Some things are incomplete or imperfect without a specific component
Check carefully before making a decision to avoid mistakes
Do the less important tasks first
Something is not enjoyable without the right companion
United in appearance but divided in reality
Nothing is perfect and complete without some flaws or imperfections
One person's skill is offset by another's lack of skill
To accept wealth and calamity with equanimity
Very strong and fierce
Good intentions can be worse than bad ones
Evil deeds will eventually be exposed
Talking excessively and aimlessly
When one person dies, another takes their place
Very quick and energetic
A bad son is still a son
A son of a tiger will also be fierce
A woman's influence extends throughout the home