Hổ vồ lợn mới lo làm chuồng
Only take action when a problem arises
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Only take action when a problem arises
A powerful person showing unexpected gentleness
A predecessor's actions predict a successor's behavior
to struggle or strive in vain
Living together in a mixed and chaotic situation
to mix or blend different things together
Completely confused or chaotic
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Corrupt officials and military leaders
Corrupt officials appoint other corrupt officials
A small feud can last for generations
A person with authority or power does not bother with trivial matters
Someone is meddling in others' business
A guardian or protector does not harm those they care for
A good person doesn't bother with trivial matters
To help someone in a difficult situation
To take advantage of someone's kindness
Minor officials abuse their power
support or assist students
Help comes from outside or unexpected sources
Five greatest lifelong resentments
The law does not punish the poor
The law does not bother with trivial matters
Small gains can add up to significant benefits
to laugh loudly and uncontrollably
To be extremely angry or furious
Rush to do something without careful thought
Each place has its own specialty
Old and young people gather together
Unmarried men often think of finding a wife
Unmarried men remember their bachelor days
a set of symptoms similar to influenza
A gathering of talented people
Each person has their own strengths and weaknesses
a rare and happy meeting
Gathering of talented people
A grand and auspicious gathering
Each place has its own specialty
Everyone is equal and has a say
to rush or hurry anxiously
To be in a hurry or rush
To take advantage of someone's effort
Regret one's fate or circumstance
To create an opportunity for something unwanted to happen
Give someone an opportunity to take advantage
Frank and sincere in words and actions
Someone who is completely unhelpful or uninvolved
to unite or join forces
To justify or make something seem reasonable
make something seem reasonable or justified
When together, people respect each other, but when apart, they despise each other
Unity creates strength
to legitimize or make something official
Make something legal or legitimate
to nationalize or take control of a private company
to nationalize or collectivize
To take advantage of someone's generosity
Make empty or insincere promises
Make empty or insincere promises
Meddling in others' business without understanding the situation