Cần ăn cuống, muống ăn lá
Everyone has their own needs and preferences
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Everyone has their own needs and preferences
To pray for peace and happiness
Worry about one's children's future
Forgive the good, punish the evil
To take advantage of an opportunity
There's always an alternative when one option is lost
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
To pray for good fortune but get something undesirable instead
Good deeds bring good fortune
People tend to favor those in power or authority
A small effort can lead to great benefits
It's time to take action, not just talk
Being overly demanding often leads to failure
Blame others for one's own mistakes
Wealth is not as important as good fortune and blessings
To wish for wealth and actually become wealthy
Disaster is inevitable
Good times don't last forever, and bad times will come
Something is impractical or unrealistic
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
A small problem can become a big issue if not addressed
One person's misfortune is another's benefit
A place with many talented people
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Speak kindly and gently
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
People are influenced by their surroundings
People are influenced by their surroundings
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese phrase; English definition pending editorial review.
To tackle a problem where it is most pressing
To deal with problems as they arise
To follow someone or something blindly
When one spouse dies, the other remarries a stranger
A person's situation changes dramatically after a certain event
Siblings should prioritize each other's well-being over outsiders
Don't worry about someone else's business
Someone who is unqualified but gives opinions
Someone wants to take advantage of another's misfortune
One person's misfortune affects the whole community
Whoever comes will be welcomed
Don't overstay in a place that is not good for you
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Take advantage of a situation for personal gain
Take advantage of a situation for personal gain
To bully or intimidate others using one's power or authority
Rely on appearance and boast of abilities
Respect the powerful and the weak
To look down on others because of one's own power or status
Difficult to change or give up something deeply rooted
It's hard to achieve something when the foundation is not strong
Wait for opportunities to come
Cannot harm or affect someone
To keep a secret or not reveal information
To make a big deal out of something small
Watch with anxiety or eagerness