Tức tre thì tre nổ, tức gỗ thì gỗ lăn
Each person reacts to anger in their own way
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Each person reacts to anger in their own way
A chat-sized puff of steam — "ugh, so annoying!" with the Southern particle "á" doing the pouting.
Even kindness can be a burden
Those who give and those who receive are equally foolish
Treat others with kindness and respect, regardless of their background
Kindness and revenge are two sides of the same thing
Even good intentions can have bad consequences
Different approaches can lead to the same outcome
Treat others with kindness and generosity, just like sharing a banana
Different approaches can lead to the same result
People with similar characteristics or behaviors will gather together
tool or means to achieve a goal
Pain or trouble affects the whole person
Fate binds people together despite hardships
Take advantage of opportunities when they arise
Things are not going as expected
Something that is expected to happen or appear does not, and the wait is getting longer
Things can change quickly and unexpectedly
Heavenly or natural plan
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Static learning or memorization without practical application
Someone who is very knowledgeable but lacks practical experience
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Ancestral traditions and virtues fade over time
a word that has a dynamic or changing meaning
to be extremely meticulous
Death separates, life scatters
parting in life, meeting in death
A child who does not listen to their parents' advice will suffer
Wealth begets more wealth
distant or unapproachable
Die for a just cause
Having great potential
Life and death are predetermined by fate
Wealth and longevity are determined by fate
Wealth and longevity are determined by fate
Fortune tellers can predict others' fate, but not their own
Wealth and honor bring pride
Wine can't get people drunk, people get themselves drunk
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Words spoken in drunkenness are truth revealed
Drinking three cups of wine is better than drinking two cups of tea
a clever strategy or plan
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
to justify or defend oneself
to accuse or blame oneself
to be extremely angry
Excessively proud of oneself
To bring disaster upon oneself
to be honest and upright
Help yourself before seeking help from others
Freedom and democracy
Freedom to think and express one's opinions
To confirm or affirm something by oneself
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
To be cautious and prepared for potential dangers
having a purpose or goal
to be overly self-righteous