Vừa mất của cho vừa mất do đèo
To suffer double losses
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To suffer double losses
To lose everything and also suffer additional consequences
To suffer a loss and also face a bad situation
Only show others what you're proud of
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To hesitate or be indecisive, leading to missed opportunities
To criticize or punish someone while also praising them
To criticize or punish someone while also praising them
To commit a wrong and then pretend to be a victim
To take advantage of a situation for personal gain while appearing to follow rules
To warn others of one's intentions
To deceive or cheat someone while pretending to be helpful
To praise someone who is being punished or scolded
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To gain both praise and material benefit
To have all advantages and benefits without any effort
To get everything one wants without effort
To punish and reward someone at the same time
Just when things are going well, a problem arises
To enjoy something immediately
Perfect in both form and substance
Complaining when things are not going as expected
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Completely stable and unshakeable
Very strong and stable
Very stable or secure
Very stable and secure
"The wifi's so weak" — the café complaint of the laptop generation; often muttered while holding the phone toward the ceiling.
Those far from the source of information are uninformed, while those close are overwhelmed
Those far from the issue are unaware, while those close are desensitized
Far from supervision or control
Those far from power are often ignored, while those close are often bothered
To have a promising and successful future
Distant relationships require more effort to maintain than close ones
Physically distant but still close at heart
Distance leads to nostalgia and longing
Distant relatives are more helpful than nearby neighbors
Distant things seem attractive, but nearby ones are unpleasant
Far from home when dying
Don't be shy or hesitant when far from home
A useless thing is of no value
Every situation has its own consequences
completely green or inexperienced
fresh and inexperienced
feeling calm and serene
There's no use trying to find a solution to a problem that doesn't exist
fresh and inexperienced
Close relationships are more valuable than distant ones
Close relatives are more helpful than distant friends
One's own family is more important than others
Completely innocent or naive
Completely false or untrue
Completely genuine and sincere
Completely fake or artificial
completely green and unripe
Appearance can be deceiving
Beautiful outside but rotten inside
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Someone else's wealth is more attractive
Younger people should respect and obey their elders