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Very close and intimate friends
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Very close and intimate friends
Something is of very poor quality
Wealth can be depleted even without being used.
Something is very precious and valuable
Wealth, no matter how vast, will eventually dwindle
Wealth, no matter how vast, will eventually dwindle
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Some things are visible and noticeable, while others are hidden and overlooked.
Temporary or fleeting wealth
Wealth without a stable source is fleeting
Something that gathers quickly will also disperse quickly
Something that is fleeting and short-lived
Wealth or property that comes easily will also be lost easily
Things will return to their rightful owner
Losing something valuable can lead to more severe consequences
The property of the ruler is protected by divine power, that of the people by venomous defense
Limited resources or space
To prepare and make good use of available resources
Something easily obtained without effort
Something that is very cheap may not be of good quality
Something cheap may not be good
Cheap things can be troublesome
Cheap things are often of poor quality
Something cheap is often of poor quality
Something cheap is often of poor quality
Cheap things are often problematic
Having a reliable skill is more valuable than possessing cheap material goods
Having a stable job is better than relying on wealth
One's own efforts lead to success
Something that belongs to everyone will be taken care of by no one
Treat public property as one's own hometown
Things will eventually return to their rightful owner
Things will eventually return to their rightful owner
Wealth from many sources brings good fortune
Only the clever and wise can succeed in life
Good things in life go to those who are obedient and well-behaved
Good things come to those who are patient and virtuous.
Good things come to those who are patient and wait.
The world's wealth awaits those who are talented and capable
Good things will come to those who are patient and virtuous
The world rewards kind and gentle people.
What belongs to others should not be kept
One's possessions are not protected by heaven
Material things are more important than human relationships
Valuing material things over people
Everything belongs to someone or something
There are many good things in life, but some are unattainable
Something destined or naturally occurring cannot be prevented
Public property is shared by all
Unfortunate events happen unexpectedly
Ungrateful or disloyal to one's benefactor
Things that are predestined will happen inevitably
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Leave it to fate or a higher power to decide
What belongs to heaven will return to earth
What is given by fate can be taken away by fate
Fate is inevitable and cannot be changed
What belongs to heaven will be taken back by heaven
Good things come to those who are fortunate
There are many opportunities, but limited ability to grasp them