Ba ngày béo, bảy ngày gầy
Unstable or fluctuating situation
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Unstable or fluctuating situation
A short period of bad luck can lead to complete failure
A brief success is loudly boasted about
Several foolish people together can make a wise decision
Many minds can lead to better decision-making
Collective wisdom surpasses individual intelligence
Even weak or unskilled individuals can accomplish something when working together
Many people working together can accomplish more than one person alone
Everyone has their own time to succeed
Good things come to those who wait patiently
Good things will eventually happen to those who wait patiently
Good things come to those who wait patiently
Effort and preparation can be undone quickly
Everything has its own time
Even a busy person has time for their period
A brief opportunity is wasted due to bad timing
Time with a wise person is more valuable than a long time with a foolish one
Time with wise people is more valuable than time with foolish ones
Offering a small gift to many people in hopes of gaining favor
Many people working together can achieve more than one person alone
All forces are under one command
Suffering a lifetime of hardship due to a single mistake
A small spark can start a big fire
A child develops rapidly in the first few months of life
A child develops rapidly in the first year of life
A child develops rapidly in the first few months of life
A pregnancy is most vulnerable to miscarriage at three months and to stillbirth at seven months
Postpartum confinement period
Patience and hard work are required for success
Taking care of the result is more important than taking care of the process
It takes time and patience to achieve desired results
It takes a long time to cultivate something, but only a short time to enjoy its benefits
Watching something for a long time is not as valuable as seeing its actual result
Effort made earlier will bring benefits later
Observing the results is more revealing than observing the process
Wait anxiously for someone to return home
Refers to something precious and valuable
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Many things can coexist in a small space
Many people working together can accomplish more
A person who overspends is not suitable for business
Spend a small amount to avoid a greater loss
A long and difficult process
A three-year-old brat — a dismissive jab at someone young (or acting it) who presumes to lecture their elders.
Young children talking nonsense
Someone who talks nonsense or boasts about their age
A place with many layers of protection or obstruction
Many strong individuals cannot accomplish what a few dedicated ones can
Three elephants can't share a small amount of water
Many people have different opinions or ways of doing things
Many people want to be in charge
Something imperfect is still comparable to something perfect
A father's good deeds bring prosperity to his children
Three virtues and four faults can be tolerated in a person
Each person has their own preferences and tastes
A man having multiple romantic partners
A person with many romantic partners will ultimately suffer
Having many wives or partners brings no happiness
Multiple responsibilities can be overwhelming
A man having multiple romantic partners