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Each place has its own customs and traditions
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Each place has its own customs and traditions
Each place has its own customs
A temple is built with contributions from three villages
A place where people gather to socialize and chat
Everyone in the family is equally important
A place with a rich history
Many people are involved, but it's still a family matter
A bad wife can bring harm to her husband and children
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
A subordinate can be more stubborn than their superior
One person's mistake affects others
A poor family with many children
Praised or rewarded undeservedly
To yield to those in a superior position
Whatever happens, happens
Each person has their own destiny
People with similar problems or interests gather together
to go from one trouble to another
Change one's mind or plans
To take action too late
To serve two purposes with one action
A solution that satisfies both parties
Hidden troubles or problems can become serious issues
To abandon or give up on something halfway through
To give up halfway through a task
To abandon something halfway through
Abandon something halfway through
A showy but ineffective action
Punishment fits the crime
A solution that satisfies no one
Everyone follows their own kind
Follow someone blindly without questioning
Something is not as bad as it seems
Suffering is prolonged, but joy is short-lived
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Suffering in youth leads to wealth in old age
Suffering and hardship can cause one to age quickly
A husband's hunger is more important than his wife's beauty
A husband's hunger is less tolerable than a wife's sadness
Even the poorest people have enough to eat during the Lunar New Year
Be prepared to endure hardship for long-term benefits
Troubles come even when basic needs are not yet met
Hunger and cold are tolerable
Don't worry when poor, don't be too happy when rich
Spend or use resources wisely during hard times
Being poor in the city is better than being in debt in the village
Troubles come before one can recover from previous ones
One problem is not yet solved when another appears
One problem is not yet solved when another arises
Being extremely hungry
It's better to be poor than to work extremely hard
It's better to be poor with integrity than rich without it
It's better to have a little of something valuable than a lot of something worthless
Happiness is found in simple things
When circumstances become desperate, people may resort to shameful actions
When all else fails, one has no choice but to beg
Hard times are temporary and will pass
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To be extremely hungry
Happiness comes with satisfaction of basic needs