Bán cám thì ngon canh, nuôi lợn thì lành áo
What seems good at first may not be in the long run
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What seems good at first may not be in the long run
Selling something to the right audience
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Laugh and joke to hide one's sadness
to wander or roam about
Sacrifice personal interests for social status
Sacrifice material wealth for social status or reputation
Sacrifice material wealth for prestige and reputation
To favor outsiders over those close to you
To sell something to someone who intends to use it against you
Choose the right time for business or activities
Selling something when it's not needed
Selling something when it's not needed
Some businesses are not suitable for certain days
Selling at a low price to buy at a high price results in profit
Selling at a low price and buying at a high price
When selling pigs, dress as a woman, and when selling a house, dress as a man
Adapting business to suit customers' needs
To greet customers and promote sales
Selling something precious for a small gain
to sell goods by weighing and measuring roughly
Sellers boast, but buyers bargain for a low price
To die penniless and lonely
To take great risks or face danger
To escape a bad situation only to fall into a worse one
Prioritize close relationships over distant ones
To sell out completely
Half-hearted or doing something partially
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
to spend money on something only to get something of lesser value
Selling early can't compare to the long-term benefits
Selling at a loss is better than returning empty-handed
Sacrifice material wealth to maintain social relationships
Prioritize reputation over personal gain
Each place has its own unique products or characteristics
To deceive or cheat by misrepresenting something as more valuable
To deceive or cheat by misrepresenting something's value or quality
To be completely honest and transparent
To speak to support oneself
to flirt or be overly friendly with someone
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
a monthly publication
Suffering a loss to gain something worthless
To sell something very cheaply
To challenge or provoke someone more powerful
Feudalistic or outdated
to sell at a loss to undermine competitors
To flirt or behave coquettishly
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
to demilitarize or disarm
Selling something when it's not in demand
To do business at the wrong time
Selling something in the wrong place or to the wrong people
Show off one's skills to attract customers
No matter what job you do, you will get dirty or tainted
Squander resources to fight over trivial matters
Solve personal problems before interfering with others'
Spend a large amount of money on something worthless
Sacrifice material wealth for a long and healthy life
Selling at a low price is better than not selling at all