Trâu hay ác thì trâu vạc sừng
A person's true nature will eventually be revealed
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Where will you be? Anywhere Hà Nội & the NorthHuế / Đà Nẵng & the CenterSài Gòn & the SouthOnline slang Bắc ↔ Nam words
A person's true nature will eventually be revealed
A person's nature will eventually reveal itself
Someone weak can still achieve what a strong person can
It's better to have something small but real than something big but empty
It's better to have something steady and modest than something flashy but unreliable
It's better to have something old and reliable than new but untested
Someone with a beautiful appearance but bad behavior
A strong person can handle difficult tasks
Even the strongest person has limitations
One's desire doesn't necessarily lead to action
People have different preferences and ways of doing things
One's desire doesn't necessarily lead to trouble
One cannot force someone to do something they are not willing to do
Use available resources when better ones are not available
Make do with what is available
Being picky leads to missing out and ultimately failing
If one is too picky, they will miss out on opportunities
Buy when demand is low and sell when demand is high
Birds of a feather flock together
Good people are often neglected, while those in trouble receive much attention
Good people are often neglected, while those in trouble receive much attention.
Good people are often neglected, while those in trouble attract many opportunists
Good people are often neglected, while the fallen are often taken advantage of
Good deeds often go unappreciated, while misfortunes attract many to take advantage
One person's gain leads to another's loss
A gentle and humble person is often a good one
Something is inevitably affected or involved
A person with a little knowledge thinks they know everything
To take advantage of someone's misfortune
Things are not always as they seem
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Two incompetent people arguing cause more harm than good
A precious thing is often paired with something of similar value
People in the same situation should not quarrel with each other
One should not be overly concerned with minor details
Suffering in silence
To pretend to be innocent or ignorant
Each person has their own expertise
Everyone has their own role or expertise
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
One must work to earn a living
One person's gain leads to another's loss
Some things decline with age, others remain vigorous
Hard work leads to success, laziness leads to failure
Every person has their own strengths and weaknesses
Something is overdone or excessive
Old habits are hard to change
Something weak can still be useful or valuable
One problem is solved, another arises
Each person has their own struggles and difficulties
When someone is successful, few people notice, but when they fail, many criticize
When someone is successful, nobody claims them, but when they fail, many criticize
One should be grateful to their birthplace
One should appreciate and be content with what they have
One person's loss is another person's gain
Someone who takes credit for others' work
Those who work hard become prosperous, while idle ones suffer
Those who work hard suffer, while those who exploit others prosper
A strong person bullies a weaker one
The older one gets, the more stubborn they become