Xưa bày nay làm
Learn from the past to act in the present
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Learn from the past to act in the present
Children grow up to have their own families
Past experiences do not guarantee current success
Past experiences do not guarantee current success
People tend to praise others' possessions more than their own
Someone who has been supported by others now looks down on them
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
Past hardships make one appreciate present comforts
Pride goes before a fall
To boast or claim to be the best
Claiming to be the best or most powerful
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Sacrificing one's own interests for the benefit of others
To forgive and forget past mistakes
Sacrifice personal interests for the benefit of others
Sacrifice personal interests for the benefit of others
Something of poor quality despite its attractive appearance
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Harsh outside but kind inside
to accidentally reveal a secret
Singing without an audience or appreciation
Sacrifice personal interests for the greater good
Sacrifice personal relationships for the greater good
being very close or almost equal
Ugliness is not just physical, but also inner
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Bad appearance does not mean bad quality
To speak the truth, even if it's unpleasant
An ugly husband is still better than no husband
An ugly husband with an ugly wife
Rude words but good intention
Prioritize financial gain over moral principles
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Something bad from the very beginning
A person's appearance is not as important as their inner qualities
It's better to do something badly than not to do it at all
It's better to speak kindly than to speak at all
Trying to cover up shame with more shame
Being ashamed but satisfied
Shame and conscience are abandoned when one's desires are fulfilled
An unattractive person can still have a charming personality
A bad start leads to a good ending
Bad things can become good over time
Bad horse wants to eat fine fodder
Ugly appearance but good quality inside
It's easy to find fault, but hard to find perfection
Ugly people are easily misunderstood, while kind ones are hard to please
It's easy to find faults, but hard to find virtues
Ugly people are easily wronged, while handsome ones are hard to blame
To dislike someone at first sight
Better to have a bad appearance than a bad character
Ugly behavior lasts, ugly appearance is temporary
to endure humiliation for the sake of something
Everyone suffers when one person is guilty
Ugly outside, wicked inside
Having an unattractive appearance but being talented or capable
Unattractive appearance but rich in content
A bad person can have good manners
A good personality is more important than physical appearance
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.