muster up
Look within oneself to summon a particular positive quality, such as strength, energy or courage.
Character & personality · Tính cách 325
Lazy or diligent, blunt or sly — describing what people are like.
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Ned Kelly
A figure or person akin to the iconic Australian bushranger Ned Kelly, typically denoting someone with audacious recklessness or morally questionable business dealings, or who opposes or defies authority.
nhất dáng, nhì da, thứ ba khuôn mặt
first a well-shaped figure, second smooth and clear skin, third a pretty face
no good deed goes unpunished
Actions of generosity often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility or demands for further work.
no rose without a thorn
To enjoy a pleasant subject or thing, one must also accept trouble and hardship.
nếm mật nằm gai
to undergo self-imposed hardships; to nurse vengeance; to endure hardships to accomplish some ambition
on God
With all honesty and seriousness, used to make a statement honest
on my life
With all honesty and seriousness; affirmatively.
one bad turn deserves another
One act of malice should be paid back by another act of malice.
one must give to get
Expressing that reciprocity imparts obligation: one must provide service, respect, and honesty to others if one expects to receive such things from others.
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
rat bastard
A thoroughly despicable and untrustworthy person; a scoundrel.
real one
A trustworthy friend.
serving cunt
To behave in a bold, confident, feminine manner.
stand to
Alternative form of stand-to.
stay frosty
To be alert and ready for action, without letting one's fear or other emotions get in the way.
steady as a rock
Extremely stable physically.
stingy gut
A miser; a stingy, greedy or miserly person.
straight dinkum
Genuine, honest, fair and square.
summon up
To look within oneself to find and put into action a particular positive quality, such as strength, energy or courage.
that's your sort
That's it; that's the spirit; expressing approval or encouragement.
the eyes are the window to the soul
One can tell much about a person's character or personality from their eyes.
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
to thine own self be true
Be yourself; be true to yourself; do not engage in self-deception.
true as I stand here
Absolutely true; with no exaggeration or falsehood.
trust everybody, but cut the cards
One should have general faith in the good intentions of others, but one should never neglect to take appropriate precautions against being deceived or cheated.
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
variety is the spice of life
Variety is what makes life interesting.
vibe check
To check one's personality, behavior, or attitude.
wanton kittens make sober cats
People who are unruly and reckless in youth may nevertheless turn out to be responsible adults.
what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Hardship builds moral character.
what's bred in the bone will come out in the flesh
One's behavior or characteristics are determined by one's heredity.
who keeps company with the wolf will learn to howl
A person tends to acquire the characteristics of those with whom they associate.
you can't keep a good man down
A person who has talent, resolve, or moral strength will eventually succeed despite having been overlooked, injured, or defeated.
your vibe attracts your tribe
People are attracted to others based on their appearance and behavior.
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