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(adjective) hypocritical
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(adjective) hypocritical, wolf in sheep's clothing, speaking virtuously but hiding selfish intentions
vắt chanh bỏ vỏ
(verb) to squeeze the lime and dispose the skin
ăn quả nhớ kẻ trồng cây
(verb) to eat fruit and remember who planted the tree
đầu voi đuôi chuột
(adjective) started with a lot of fanfare but petering out to nothing
bóc ngắn cắn dài
To retort or talk back in a more severe manner
chó cắn áo rách
Small conflicts can lead to bigger problems
chớ thấy sóng cả mà ngã tay chèo
Don't be intimidated by challenges
con hơn cha là nhà có phúc
A child surpassing their parent is a sign of a fortunate family
cây ngay không sợ chết đứng
An honest person has nothing to fear
Công cha như núi Thái Sơn
One's father's merit is boundless and immeasurable
học thầy không tày học bạn
Learning from friends is more valuable than learning from teachers
khéo ăn thì no, khéo co thì ấm
If one knows how to manage resources skillfully, one can achieve sufficiency even when means are limited.
kiến tha lâu cũng đầy tổ
Small amounts can accumulate to make a significant whole
miệng nam mô, bụng bồ dao găm
Say one thing but think another
môi hở răng lạnh
When one person is unhappy, others around them are affected
nước đổ đầu vịt
Something is completely useless or ineffective
tích tiểu thành đại
Accumulating small things leads to significant results
tốt gỗ hơn tốt nước sơn
Inner quality is more important than appearance
uống nước nhớ nguồn
uống hộ.
Ăn cỗ đi trước, lội nước theo sau
Those who come first get the best
Đi hỏi già, về nhà hỏi trẻ
Seek advice from experienced people and consider younger perspectives
Đất có Thổ Công, sông có Hà Bá
Every place has its own master or ruler