Vì đâu cực khổ cuộc đời, vì chưng sưu thuế rọt voi mấy lần
Excessive taxation leads to extreme hardship
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Excessive taxation leads to extreme hardship
Suffer because of someone else's mistake
Even a close relative can be like a stranger
Helping one person is more valuable than gaining wealth or status
If the earth could speak, geographers would be left speechless
Being very thin or slender
Observing salt's moisture level can predict weather changes
To make a fuss over nothing
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Pretend to be foolish to avoid trouble
Observing salt's moisture indicates impending weather
a semicircular or curved shape
To be in a state of chaos or turmoil
Hard work in the morning brings prosperity in the evening
Familiarity breeds affection
Even a humble thing can be appreciated for its beauty
A person's beauty comes from within
Even an unattractive person can become beautiful with time and familiarity
To be limited by one's own circumstances
Even an ugly person can look attractive to someone who loves them
Even an ugly person can look attractive with time and familiarity
Even an unattractive person can look beautiful after a long time
To try to hide or conceal one's mistakes
Unable to get help from inside, seek it from outside
Fellow countrymen can help each other in times of need
without end or limit
Mind one's own business and avoid interfering
without government or law
Neutral or non-partisan in politics
Having no interest or involvement in politics
No case can be made without evidence
having no job or occupation
Without a base, nothing can be achieved
Wealth or success without effort may bring disaster
Wealth or success obtained without effort will eventually lead to great trouble
Laugh without knowing the reason
Some relationships start off well, while others require more effort to establish.
Some relationships start off instantly, while others take effort to establish
No relation, no need to pretend affection
Resent those who are more fortunate in love or money
Marry an old husband due to lack of romantic opportunities
Talking excessively without being asked
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
to make something ineffective or invalid
Having no effect or being invalid
without limits or boundaries
endless or infinite degree
Lack of learning leads to lack of manners
Fighting without a plan
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
lacking discipline or self-control
Problems will be solved with time and patience
Men and women are equal and should be treated with the same respect
Use available resources effectively
lacking reason or logic
Those without skills beg, those with useless skills do menial jobs
Lacking skills, one does something unrelated or unqualified for
To encounter bad luck or misfortune
Lacking fortune and having little virtue
To invite trouble or misfortune