anh em như chân như tay
Brothers are as helpful as hands and feet
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Brothers are as helpful as hands and feet
Brothers are not necessarily from the same hometown
Brothers and sisters unite
brave, courageous people
A false or pretended hero
One person is vigilant while the other is careless
study hard to gain knowledge
Brothers are reminded of their roots
One remembers their hometown when away
Be determined and work hard in agriculture
Surrounded by problems or difficulties
Having multiple sources of income
Even a foolish person can be wise in their own home
Many different and conflicting opinions
Spending freely when having money, but seeking help when poor
To have multiple talents or abilities
Effort made earlier will bring benefits later
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When February arrives, girls weed and boys carry loads
to pretend not to know something
Knowing something is wrong but still doing it
To know oneself and the enemy ensures victory in all battles
Knowing the truth is not difficult
Be aware of one's position and limitations
Do not avoid something just because it might bring trouble, and do not pursue something just because it might bring benefit.
Many roots support one tree
Vigilant and watchful
To be in a situation where one benefits from someone else's good fortune
To do business or act against the trend or norm
To be uncoordinated or clumsy
To do multiple jobs or tasks at once
Trading losses, but gaining official positions
Being careful with words is more important than having many friends or wealth
Being stingy will lead to loss and trouble
Selling many but earning little
To let go of the helm and take up the oars, meaning to give up control and take a passive role.
To waste or squander something
To be lenient and not strict
Extremely painful or piercing
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Extremely sad or depressed
Prepare for the worst
Treat someone unfairly or differently
People prioritize family ties over material wealth
The older generation's actions affect the younger generation
An old person tries to relive their youth
Everyone has their own role and responsibility
A mother praises her own child
A mother always thinks her child is the best
Everyone has their own preferences and tastes
to hide one's true nature
The thief is caught by an unlikely person
Some things are inevitable
To correct one mistake, create another
Everyone has different opinions and preferences
neighbors are better than relatives who live far away
Spend money on something unnecessary
Give up a sure thing for something uncertain
Sacrifice material wealth for social status or reputation
Sacrifice material wealth for prestige and reputation