làm tôi thằng hủi, hơn chịu tủi anh em
Better to be poor than to lose dignity
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Better to be poor than to lose dignity
To kick up a fuss — blowing a small matter into loud commotion.
to have many unjust or ungrateful family members as a wife
Even a prostitute has someone to praise her
Even prostitutes have their own dignity and pride
Having a good reason or excuse for doing something wrong
Engaging in a disreputable occupation does not bring sufficient benefits
to accompany or follow someone on their journey
Doing good deeds can lead to resentment, while being friends can result in personal loss
bus lane
cycle lane
One must adapt to local customs and rules
A place with beautiful scenery and peaceful life
A peaceful and idyllic rural scene
Good deeds are often outweighed by bad consequences
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
A person of noble birth or high social status
Inseparable or very close
Adapt to changing circumstances
To be in a desperate or hopeless situation
Earning interest on both the principal and accrued interest
To fuss or bother excessively about something
To experience sudden and extreme changes in fortune
to go against the norm or convention
You only appreciate something's value when you lose it
Experience many difficulties and challenges
To give a lecture or speech
Living together in harmony despite differences
Living in a state of uncertainty and instability
Living in a state of uncertainty and instability
Vietnamese folk verse (ca dao); English definition pending editorial review.
Drifting aimlessly without direction or purpose
To move slowly and cautiously
treacherous
To reveal a secret unintentionally
To be extremely furious or enraged
Inconsistent or lacking in coherence
To work diligently but ineffectively
Vietnamese idiom; English definition pending editorial review.
Things that go well together
Good things go to those who appreciate them
Completely at a loss
Reasons and excuses can be endless
To roll around in wealth and prosperity
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Very patient and able to endure difficulties
Someone who appears poor but is actually wealthy
Having refined and cultural behavior despite being poor
A doctor can have many illnesses
A person who is useless or incompetent
To go through the motions without understanding
Being extremely poor
Completely covered in mud or filth
to intrude or overstep one's bounds
To try to cover up a problem or mistake completely
Use a small trick to control something much larger
Marrying for family benefit
Marry someone and rely on them financially
Prioritize the greater good over personal gain
Steal from one place to cover the loss of another