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People of the same character or fate gather together
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People of the same character or fate gather together
Even without trying, one can still achieve something
Even without effort, one can still achieve something
Not everything is a problem
One misfortune leads to another
If not the leader, then at least a key person
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Not extreme or excessive in any way
Nothing is more feared than the consequences of one's own words
Fear not supernatural things, but fear the consequences of one's words
Someone who is not respected or important is not worthy of being called
Someone who is not respected or admired is not considered great
Something worthless is of no use to anyone
It's better to suffer humiliation than to suffer inner pain
Even the smallest contribution can make a difference
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses
Even an ordinary person has some good qualities
Even an unskilled person can be useful in certain situations
to reluctantly do something
Forced to do something against one's will
Almost succeed or come close to achieving something
No matter where you go, you'll always end up back where you started
Being single is like being a monk
To suffer loss or damage either way
Mind one's own business
Not speaking from the heart, but only speaking insincerely
Even unpleasant things have their uses
Even unpleasant things can be enjoyable with good company
Even inferior things can be useful
Something of poor quality can still be made to appear valuable
Someone who is useless and does nothing
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
A person who does nothing will achieve nothing
Useless and unproductive
Neither participating nor abstaining is beneficial
One will suffer whether they participate or not
Neither working nor playing is a waste of time
If you can't have something, you destroy it
Missing one's hometown and its familiar food
Even if you can't get what you want, you may still get something useful
Making the most of a bad situation
Making the most of a bad situation
Making the most of a bad situation
Making the most of a bad situation
Even if material gifts are not possible, kind words can still comfort someone
Even if material gifts are not possible, kind words can still bring comfort
Even if one cannot gain material benefits, they can still find comfort in kind words
Finding some comfort or relief in a difficult situation
To feel relieved or satisfied even if not fully
Even if the gift is small, the thought and kind words behind it bring joy
Make the most of an opportunity
Make the most of an opportunity
Spoil something because you can't have it
If something is not useful, get rid of it
Even small comforts can bring solace
Not caring about something because one has no responsibility for it
Neither giving birth nor showing affection, yet still interfering
Not caring about something because one has no investment or responsibility in it
Not enough for family, let alone outsiders