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When resources are depleted, one must use whatever is left
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When resources are depleted, one must use whatever is left
To be debt-free is to be wealthy
Completely break off a relationship
Completely exhausted or worn out
The "capybara ideology": staying serenely unbothered no matter what happens, modeled on the internet's favorite unflappable rodent.
Many people with the same surname or from the same family
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Study but don't understand, work but don't know how
To learn one thing and understand many others
Knowledge must be combined with practice
Learning from friends is more valuable than learning from teachers
People from Quang province are known for their confidence and bravery
Learn social manners and etiquette
To learn continuously and endlessly
Gather many people to achieve something
ask for help from someone who also needs it
To lose on one side and gain on the other
A cruel person will not harm their own family
The law does not punish the poor
The law does not bother with trivial matters
Small gains can add up to significant benefits
Someone who is completely unhelpful or uninvolved
Having merit but not being rewarded
Having both a good reputation and actual substance
Having a intention is not as good as having no intention
People with flaws or shortcomings can still achieve great things
People with flaws are more humble and open to learning
To remain silent and still
To sit quietly and obediently
litter tray
Don't judge something too quickly
Praise is not as good as reward
during special occasions or holidays
When...?
To show off one's skills or talents
To ignore or overlook something
Different outward appearances but similar inner nature
Guests have three hosts, but the homeowner has seven
A guest who overstays their welcome
When guests arrive, one must offer them something to eat
Longing for something but unable to get it
Being good at one thing does not mean being good at another
If one knows how to manage resources skillfully, one can achieve sufficiency even when means are limited.
It's better to have a poor husband at home than a rich one who is never present
Being poor and content, being rich and greedy
It's harder to deal with local authorities than to be rich
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
The poor have to work hard to make ends meet
Take advantage of an opportunity when it arises
It's hard to be a big fish in a small pond, but easy to thrive in a wider world.
to force a smile despite being unhappy
Intelligence takes time to develop, but foolishness can happen instantly
Very cunning or clever
Very clever or cunning
Intelligence and foolishness can both lead to demise, but knowledge brings survival.
Be clever and polite when asking for help
A wise wife is like a young person, a healthy husband is like an old person
Youth is not an excuse for foolishness
Cleverness is revealed through one's face
Cleverly finding a way into a favorable position