ba que xỏ lá
cheating and caddish; wicked and malicious; deceitful; roguish
Character & personality · Tính cách 202
Lazy or diligent, blunt or sly — describing what people are like.
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chưa thấy quan tài chưa đổ lệ
to refuse to be convinced until one is faced with the grim reality; to be tenacious, resolute or pertinacious in one's pursuit of a goal despite of obstacles or advice
có chí làm quan, có gan làm giàu
Close to the English saying: “Fortune favors the brave.”.
gần mực thì đen, gần đèn thì sáng
You take on the character of the company you keep — bad company corrupts, good company uplifts.
khôn nhà dại chợ
clever at home but foolish out on the street; a smart aleck among family but timid among strangers
kiên nhẫn là mẹ thành công
patience is mother of success.
lấy dạ tiểu nhân đo lòng quân tử
to be cynical; to be skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others; to psychologically project
lửa thử vàng, gian nan thử sức
fire tests gold, hardship tests strength
nhất dáng, nhì da, thứ ba khuôn mặt
first a well-shaped figure, second smooth and clear skin, third a pretty face
nếm mật nằm gai
to undergo self-imposed hardships; to nurse vengeance; to endure hardships to accomplish some ambition
qua đò khinh sóng
To scorn a danger once it is safely behind you — becoming dismissive or arrogant after hardship has passed.
quang minh chính đại
high-principled; open and aboveboard; just and honorable; frank and righteous; without artifice
thật sự mà nói
to be honest; honestly, frankly
thẳng như ruột ngựa
Completely frank and direct — saying exactly what one thinks, without scheming.
tiên học lễ, hậu học văn
learn manners first, then learn literature
tiền trao cháo múc
rice congee upon payment
trông lên thì chẳng bằng ai, trông xuống thì cũng chẳng ai bằng mình
Looking up, I am no one's equal; looking down, no one is my equal either.
tương thân tương ái
to be altruistic and charitable to each other, especially in times of crisis or disaster
tốt khoe xấu che
people tend to show what's good about themselves and hide what's bad
ăn cháo đá bát
To be ungrateful — to turn against or abandon the very person who helped you.
ăn to nói lớn
to be straightforward, bold, and decisive in one's conduct and speech
đói cho sạch, rách cho thơm
One must remain decent and honorable in spite of hardship.
anh dũng
(adjective) heroic; valiant; brave; gallant
bao dung
(adjective) lenient; generous; forgiving; tolerant
bác ái
(adjective) altruistic; humane; compassionate
bóc mẽ
(verb) to tell the truths about a person, and show them/it to be just a facade; to expose someone
bướng bỉnh
(adjective) stubborn; obstinate
bản lĩnh
(noun) the personality of a capable and confident person who dares to take responsibility and does not back down in the face of difficulties or obstacles
bản sắc
(noun) identity; character
bản tính
(noun) inherent nature; character
bảo thủ
(adjective) stubborn; obstinate; adamant
bẩm tính
(noun) disposition; innate character
bặt thiệp
(adjective) charismatic with one's interpersonal social skills; courteous; well-mannered; engaging; urbane; sociable
bền chí
(adjective) perseverant; persistent; determined patiently
bền chặt
(adjective) steadfast; strong; enduring
bền vững
(adjective) strong; firm; unshakeable; sustainable
bịp bợm
(adjective) dishonest; tricky; swindling; knavish; roguish; cheating; engaging in foul play
bố thí
(noun) almsgiving; charity
can trường
(adjective) brave and resilient
can đảm
(adjective) courageous; brave
chân phương
(adjective) orderly; proper; neat and tidy
chân thành
(adjective) sincere; genuine; heartfelt; honest
chân thật
(adjective) honest; truthful; candid; frank
chân tình
(noun) utter sincerity; true feelings; genuine sentiments
chí lí
(adjective) logical; reasonable; rational; shrewd
chí thành
(adjective) very sincere
chí tình
(adjective) extremely sincere; very genuine; greatly heartfelt
chín chắn
(adjective) mature; patient, composed, and prudent (like an adult)
chính chuyên
(adjective) virtuous; moral, faithful, and polite
chính trực
(adjective) upright; honest; ethical
chính tâm
(noun) uprightness; selflessness and impartiality
chính đại
(adjective) straightforward; upright; honest
chấp nhất
(verb) to dispute; to resent; to contest
chất phác
(adjective) simple-hearted; humble; modest; unpretentious
chịu đựng
(verb) to endure; to bear; to withstand
chững chạc
(adjective) decent; proper; stately and dignified
cá tính
(noun) one's own personality; individuality
câu chấp
(verb) to nitpick; to quibble; to be petty
căn tính
(noun) inherent nature; character
cốt cách
(noun) a desirable standard of personality