Ma nhà chưa tỏ, ma ngõ đã hay
Troubles at home are known to outsiders before they are acknowledged by those within.
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Troubles at home are known to outsiders before they are acknowledged by those within.
One problem is not yet solved, another arises
to accept a bad situation
to accept and endure a difficult situation
Those who marry late will have a harder life
Marry someone without knowing them well
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
Sacrifice personal interests for the greater good
to learn or study diligently
to tempt or lure someone into doing something bad
A big ceremony or event is often marred by some trouble
Only remember ancestors during holidays
Evil spirits prey on the weak and vulnerable
One person tries to take advantage of another, but the other is not interested
Extreme hunger and thirst
Evil people lead others astray
Evil leads to more evil
To be led astray by bad influences
Someone benefits from others' efforts
A bad tree cannot bear good fruit
plum blossom symbolizes nobility and snow represents purity
Fame is not necessarily accompanied by wealth
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
very beautiful and elegant
Do good today, reap benefits tomorrow
Something that is only done when necessary
Life is unpredictable and things can change quickly
Life is unpredictable and changeable
Waste money on a funeral
To force someone to admit or respond, even if they don't want to.
To force someone to admit or respond
Even a dead person's possessions are fought over
Even the most unlikely person can find an opportunity
to suffer consequences or damage to one's reputation
to learn by imitation
to take advantage of an opportunity
Quick to eat but slow to speak
Be generous when giving, but stingy with promises.
When there are people, there is trouble, and when there are no people, there is still trouble.
Eager to work and help others
Quick action is more important than clever thinking
Act faster than planned
Act quickly before others can react
Act faster than think
Hasty actions often lead to mistakes
Some encounters bring good fortune, others bring trouble
Good luck brings success, bad luck brings failure
Physical strength is more valuable than intelligence or beauty
Physical strength is more valuable than intelligence or beauty
Everyone has their own problems
Different environments have different challenges
Different situations require different approaches
Many opportunities come with each new situation
Sow in the spring to reap in the fall
Ambitious and eager to succeed
Prepare for difficulties before they arise
Good luck brings good things, bad luck brings bad things
If lucky, one becomes a high official, but if unlucky, one remains unemployed
One's luck determines their success or failure
Success brings great benefits, but failure brings useless things