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Facing continuous difficulties or challenges
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Facing continuous difficulties or challenges
to die
To take unnecessary risks or act recklessly
A person's reputation is ruined
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
completely different from what was expected
Completely still and silent
Completely still or silent
Choose the right tool for the job
A small mistake can lead to bigger problems
Building relationships is more important than material contributions
Lay the foundation for future success
Completely changed for the better
a society that values material possessions
The upper village has heroes, the lower village has plenty of rice
The country is destroyed, talented people worry
village head or leader
To exaggerate or magnify something
Meddling in others' affairs brings no benefit
Even a small gain is better than nothing
To sacrifice something valuable in hopes of getting a greater benefit
Cannot enjoy the benefits without suffering the drawbacks
To take advantage of someone's kindness
Think before acting and consider consequences after
to eat quickly and noisily
Very fast and continuous
In a state of complete disorder
Completely destroyed or ruined
Making a big fuss but achieving nothing
Being in a difficult or precarious situation
To send someone into a difficult or confusing situation
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
All people in a community have the same bad habits or behaviors
Every village has its own way of doing things
Too many people trying to control something can lead to chaos
Feeling extremely sad and pitiful
Feeling extremely sad and heartbroken
Complete chaos or disorder
Something false or pretended leads to real trouble
Fake kindness leads to real trouble
A person with a beautiful appearance but no talent or abilities.
Someone who has been bribed or rewarded remains silent
There is little food but many children to feed
Someone who is arrogant and boastful about their wealth or status
Pretend to be foolish to deceive others
Someone with a rough appearance but a kind heart
Having a bad face but a good heart
to show off one's wealth
Inspired by circumstances and moved to creativity
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
to evoke emotions or feelings
carefully and meticulously
Proudly showing off one's achievements
Very meticulously and carefully
Perfectly matched or suited
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To solve a big problem and then deal with smaller related issues
Imitate the good deeds of the past