Proverbs

[Smart_Child]

Nếu biết câu nào, các bạn hãy đưa ra câu tiếng Anh và đố xem có ai biết nghĩa tiếng Việt không .
Mình mỡ hàng trước hé :
WHERE THERE'S A WILL , THERE'S A WAY
:confused:

[sweet_rose]

Có phải câu đó có nghĩa là có chí thì nên không?

[Condauaotim]

Hihi, tớ vốn thích thành ngữ tiếng Anh cực nên tớ sẽ ghi ra vài câu nhé, rùi tớ sẽ post tiếp cho:
-The wife wears the trousers.
- Adversity brings wisdom.
-Charity begins at home.
-There's no pain without gain.
-Every dog has its day.
-There's nothing like plain food.
Hi`, chắc các bạn cũng biết hết nghĩa của những câu thành ngữ phổ biến như thế này phải không? :)

[falling_leaf]

câu There's no pain without gain còn 1 'biến thể' khác (được used nhiều hơn thì fải) là no pain no gain.

[danceswithwolves]

there's no pain without gain ? i think "there's no gain without pain" is more appropriate :). just my 0.02$.

and, yes, "no pain no gain" is used very popularly instead of its full-form (is it?).

forgive my bad english.

[Condauaotim]

hìhì, yeah, that's it. There's no gain without pain, i misstyped.
Hey, how do you translate this :
Everyone's business is no one's business.

[danceswithwolves]

everyone's business is noone's business --> cha chung ko ai khóc .

[danceswithwolves]

yah, i have one proverb. can u translate it ?

when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

[Condauaotim]

Cái đó hả? Là " Nhập gia tuỳ tục" phải không? How about this :" what must be must be"?

[danceswithwolves]

what must be must be --> cái gì đến sẽ phải đến .

what do u think 'bout this : an apple a day, keep the doctor away ?

[always]

first time see it. Let me guess... "phòng bệnh hơn chữa bệnh".

i'm not sure. How about "there is always a silver lining behind each cloud" ?

// thanks for condauaotim's correction

[Condauaotim]

Does it mean that :"Trong cái rủi cũng có cái may"? I'm not sure...But I think that it must be " there is always a silver lining behind each cloud" to have that meaning.
How do you translate this? " Misfortunes never come alone".

[always]

I'm so wrong and you're so right. I have to reformat /q my head :). Does the given proverb mean "Họa vô đơn chí" ? just a guess.

for "lightning", it should be "lightning never strikes in the same place twice". How will you translate it ? Again, correct me if I'm wrong.

[danceswithwolves]

lightning never strikes in the same place twice --> ko ai giàu 3 họ, ko ai khó 3 đời (i think it's not right :) )

birds of a feather, flock together = ?

[always]

"nồi nào úp vung nấy" or "ngưu tầm ngưu, mã tầm mã". Show me my stupidity, please.

"love in a cottage". izzy, huh ?

[Condauaotim]

Hi`hi`... "love in a cottage", "một túp lều tranh hai trái tim vàng" à? I'm even not sure. What do you think about this : "handsome is as handsome does"?

[danceswithwolves]

handsome is as handsome does = đẹp nết hơn đẹp người/tốt gỗ hơn tốt nước sơn (is it right :D ?)

better late than never (hehe, it's just a piece of cake ) = ?

[always]

where's the piece of cake ? I'm a little bit hungry now. "Trễ còn hơn không" ? yes, not a good translation, but I have some limits...

Off-the-topic : how should the catch-phrase "đừng chết vì thiếu hiểu biết" be translated into English ?

And to let the stream flow, how do you think about "let sleeping dogs lie" (another piece of cake) ?

The last piece of cake - "stolen kisses are sweet". Enjoy the cake, friends.

[danceswithwolves]

đừng chết vì thiếu hiểu biết = don't die of ignorance

let sleeping dogs lie = đừng nhiều chuyện (hehe, i don't know :D )

stolen kisses are sweet = những nụ hôn trộm thì ngọt ngào (my God, I don't know what I'm writing :emlaugh: )

forbidden fruit is sweetest. Is it the same ?? :confused:

how 'bout this : Rome wasn't built in a day .

[always]

"đừng nhiều chuyện" ? lol :D. Very imaginative.

"những nụ hôn trộm thì ngọt ngào" - is it some kindda word-by-word translation ? :). Anyway, I guess [stolen kisses are sweet] has the same meaning as [forbidden fruit is sweetest].

[Rome wasn't built in a day] = "Đại nghiệp bất khả tốc thành". I'm not very satisfied with my answer. Is there any better translation ?

here are proverbs for the day :

[the child is father of the man]
[burnt child dreads the fire] (kindda easy)

[danceswithwolves]

_ the child is father of the man = trẻ nhỏ sao, lớn lên như vậy (I think it's wrong :emlaugh: )

_ burnt child dreads the fire = 'kinh cung chi điểu' == once bitten, twice shy

_ "Đại nghiệp bất khả tốc thành" -> I like it

_ u want more ? I have one 4 2day : Many a little makes a mickle

[always]

well done. AFAIK, [many a little makes a mickle] = "tích tiểu thành đại"

This is the next [love me love my dog]. Will you ?

[danceswithwolves]

_ love me love my dog = yêu em yêu cả đường đi/ ghét em ghét cả tông chi họ hàng (is it right :cool: ? )

_ love me little, love me long --> ur turn, pls :lick:

[yuna_admirer]

cool

how about :

Grass is always greener at the other side of the hill ? it's cakewalk :D

about DWW 's " love me.." , i potay :D

[danceswithwolves]

_ Grass is always greener at the other side of the hill = đứng núi này, trông núi nọ.

_ love me little... --> i potay 2 --> need always' help

_ the next is : An eye for an eye :D

[always]

[an eye for an eye] = sát nhân đền mạng. Don't be so serious :D, it should be "ăn miếng trả miếng".

thanks to my love, I have an answer for [love me little, love me long] :

anh ơi, don't quá vội
love me từ tốn thôi
when we biết tiết kiệm (potay. dont know how)
our love lasts trọn đời

hì, what's next ? [when the cat's away, the mice will play].

[sweet_rose]

Vắng chủ nhà, gà vọc niêu cơm?

[danceswithwolves]

next [one swallow doesn't make a summer]. Enjoy our cake-party.

[falling_leaf]

_ one swallow doesn't make a summer = một con én ko làm nên mùa xuân

_ give and take = ?

[hiepvtkt]

-give and take= có đi thì phải có lại
-how about "everyone knows best where his own shoe pinches"

[hiepvtkt]

and more "look who is talking"

[danceswithwolves]

_ everyone knows best where his own shoe pinches = ở trong chăn mới biết chăn có rận (i'm not sure, just guess :))

_ look who's talking --> 1st time i c it. so strange ! is it a Chinese proverb ?

[always]

didnt have the first idea about [look who is talking]. REALLY STRANGE.

what's next ? [too many cooks spoil the broth]

[danceswithwolves]

_ too many cooks spoil the broth = lắm thầy nhiều ma :)

_ here's the next : Paddle your own canoe :tongue:

[yuna_admirer]

Paddle your own canoe : Muốn ăn thì lăn vào bếp hủh ? :D

[always]

an easy thing [don't count your chickens before they're hatched].

friends, please "take and give", do not just answer...

[danceswithwolves]

_ don't count your chickens before they're hatched = nói trước bước ko qua :cool2:

_ more ? Money talks ;)

[always]

_ don't count your chickens before they're hatched = nói trước bước ko qua :cool2:
not quite exact. ;)

[Money talks] = tiền là tiên là phật (not totally agree).

for you all - [never judge a book by its cover]

[danceswithwolves]

_ never judge a book by its cover = (ko nên) trông mặt bắt hình dong :cool2:

_ hehe, i have 1 : Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves --> find 1 English corresponding proverb

_ where r u hiepvtkt ? hope to c ur answer for 'Look who is talking'

_ Mr. always, what's the meaning of [don't count your chickens before they're hatched] ?

[hiepvtkt]

i'm here
-Look who's talking= nói người phải ngẫm lại mình
-i have more:
"there's no place like home, west or east, home is best"
"no sooner had said than he forgot forgetful"
"to set a fox to keep the geese"

[danceswithwolves]

_ there's no place like home || East or West, home is best = ko nơi đâu bằng nhà || ta về ta tắm ao ta / dù trong dù đục... vẫn là cái ao :lick:

_ no sooner had said than he forgot forgetful = lời nói gió bay (i don't know, just guess :cool2: )

_ to set a fox to keep the geese = thả con săn sắt, bắt con cá rô

_ here's mine : Kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.

[always]

[take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves] - i dont quite understand this proverb clearly, but IMO, it may have the same meaning as [a penny saved is penny gained]. DWW, finish me if i'm wrong. Again, thank God we're playing an English game. Cannot imagine how I will be when it comes to Français.

[kill the goose that lays the golden eggs] = tham lợi nhãn tiền, bất tri hậu vận

is it my turn ? [eaten bread is soon forgotten]

[always]

on my second thought, I think I was wrong. Please finish me softly with your correction, DWW.

[danceswithwolves]

_ eaten bread is soon forgotten = mây mưa đánh đổ đá vàng / quá chiều nên đã chán chường yến anh (my God, don't keep ur mind on what i'm typing :emlaugh: )

_ Mr. always + hiepvtkt, post ur answer pls. u make me... hồi hộp

_ who knows the meaning of this proverb ? show me pls :w00t:

Kill or Cure

[hiepvtkt]

i come back
this is my answer for you DWW:
"no sooner had said than he forgot forgetful"=nói trước wên sau

"to set a fox to keep the geese"=nuôi ong tay áo
-KILL OR CURE= được ăn cả ngã về ko
-eaten bread is soon forgotten= ăn cháo đá bát.
now continue:
-what be done by night will appear by day
-the camel going to seek horns lost his ears
-what is bred in the bone will not go out of flesh.

[danceswithwolves]

hiepvtkt, i wanna call u 'cao thủ proverb'

[hiepvtkt]

U đừng có nói vậy, tui mới thấy các u là cao thủ thì đúng hơn, tui chỉ là 1 newcomer thui, còn phải học hỏi các u nhiều lắm, tui chỉ muốn tham gia góp vui cho mấy u thôi

[hiepvtkt]

-"the camel going to seek horns lost his ears":
is my friend proverb for all you and i.
- I hope all of you answer this question for me..

[danceswithwolves]

_ my answer for 'what is bred in the bone will not go out of flesh' = bản tính khó đổi

_ u newcomer mà đưa ra toàn câu độc --> chắc tui đang ở lớp mẫu giáo wá

[always]

i wanna show my admiration to your knowledge, hiepvtkt. All what i can do is GUESSING... i'm learning much from you.

[what be done by night will appear by day] = nhân nào quả nấy

[the camel going to seek horns lost his ears] = Tái ông mất ngựa/tham hão hỏng việc

[what is bred in the bone will not go out of flesh] = quen nết oánh chết chưa chừa/giang sơn dị cải, bản tính nan di (câu này chắc sai rồi hỉ)

why don't we take an easy proverb [it is the last straw that breaks the camel's back] after all of hiepvtkt's hard-to-solve challenges ? :shifty:

[danceswithwolves]

_ it is the last straw that breaks the camel's back = giọt nước làm tràn ly.

_ Desperate diseases must have desperate remedies = ? (hehe, it's very easy)

[dibee]

"Desperate diseases must have desperate remedies "="vỏ wúyt dày co' mo'ng tay nhọn"?just guess^^

[danceswithwolves]

_ vỏ quýt dày, móng tay nhọn = Diamond cuts diamond

_ one more time 4 'Desperate diseases....', dibee :cool:

_ proverb 4 2day is : Between the devil and the deep (blue) sea

[always]

[Desperate diseases must have desperate remedies] = cao nhân tắc hữu cao nhân trị/núi cao còn có núi cao hơn/có sói tất có bibo (am i right ?)

[Between the devil and the deep (blue) sea] = tiến thoái lưỡng nan (dilemma, huh ?)

okie, it's my turn, easy things for babies :
[the cowl does not make the monk]
[bad workman quarrels with his tools]
[a clean hand wants no washing]

[hiepvtkt]

-all your answers are right, the way you answer me is interesting. i like it.

-this is my answer:

-what be done by night will appear by day=cái kim trong bọc lâu ngày cũng lòi ra

@let me guess:
-the cowl does not make the monk=chiếc áo ko làm nên thầy tu; đừng trông mặt mà bắt hình dong.
-[bad workman quarrels with his tools]=vụng múa chê đất lệch
-[a clean hand wants no washing]=vô tội thì ko việc gì mà phải thanh minh.

It's my turn:
-nothing venture, nothing gain
-out of sight, out of mind
-to pull a vine and shake the woods
-to teach one's grandmother to suck eggs
WISH YOUR ANSWERS SOON

[hiepvtkt]

all your answers are right, i like the way all you answer me, it is interesting.
this is my answer:
-what be done by night will appear by day= cái kim trong bọc lâu ngày cũng lòi ra

Let me guess:

[the cowl does not make the monk]=chiếc áo ko làm nên thầy tu, đừng xem mặt mà bắt hình dong
[bad workman quarrels with his tools]= vụng múa chê đất lệch
[a clean hand wants no washing]= vô tội thì việc gì phải thanh minh

now, it's my turn:
-nothing venture, nothing gain
-to pull a vine and shake the woods
-to teach one's grandmother to suck eggs

[hiepvtkt]

sorry, i posted two same reply

PS : be careful next time :cool: (DWW)

[danceswithwolves]

_ a clean hand wants no washing = cây ngay ko sợ chết đứng.

_ nothing ventured, nothing gained = ko vào hang cọp, sao bắt được cọp

_ out of sight, out of mind = xa mặt cách lòng

_ to teach one's grandmother to suck eggs = trứng đòi khôn hơn vịt

_ to pull a vine and shake the woods = bứt dây động rừng

_ 'The show must go on' : (there is) no fool like an old fool (very easy)

Colgate : Desperate diseases ... = thuốc đắng dã tật (is it the same with 'Cao nhân tắc hữu cao nhân trị' ? i wonder :confused: )

[hiepvtkt]

-no fool like an old fool= già mà còn dại (hết thuốc chữa,)haha, i only guess...

let our show continue:
-two wrongs do not make a right; two blacks do not make a white
-might is right
-the proof of the pudding is in the eating
-the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

[always]

[a clean hand wants no washing]= vô tội thì việc gì phải thanh minh
_ a clean hand wants no washing = cây ngay ko sợ chết đứng.thanh giả tự thanh, does it sound more "academic" ? j/k :cool: . You are all right.

_ nothing ventured, nothing gained = ko vào hang cọp, sao bắt được cọpmore : (có phước làm quan) có gan làm giàu. I'm scared of tigers, especially ones from Ha Dong.

_ to teach one's grandmother to suck eggs = trứng đòi khôn hơn vịtmore : múa búa qua mắt Lỗ Ban/áo mặc sao qua khỏi đầu

_ to pull a vine and shake the woods = bứt dây động rừngperfect translation ! anyway, i still have another : đả thảo động xà

Colgate : Desperate diseases ... = thuốc đắng dã tật (is it the same with 'Cao nhân tắc hữu cao nhân trị' ? i wonder :confused: )"thuốc đắng dã tật" làm sao mà == "cao nhân tắc hữu cao nhân trị" được :lick:

[(there is) no fool like an old fool] = già còn chơi trống bỏi. Bonus : gừng càng già càng cay, người càng già càng... ngu :emlaugh:

* for the lastest proverbs :

[two wrongs do not make a right; two blacks do not make a white] = (đừng nên) cãi chày cãi cối (hic, chắc sai rồi ha).

[might is right] = công lý thuộc về kẻ mạnh.

[the proof of the pudding is in the eating] = lửa thử vàng, gian nan thử sức.

[the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak] = lực bất tòng tâm.

[yuna_admirer]

3 "Cao nhan" proverb .

Yuna ngả mủ chào.

[always]

almost forgot my part.

these are for you, friends :
[still waters run deep]
[a rolling stone gathers no moss]
[bone is born on twenty-six nine]

to yuna only :
bé ngoan của anh ơi, nếu bé ngả "mũ" (hat) chào thì anh cũng muốn xoa đầu bé chào lại + mi thêm mấy cái. Đừng ngả "mủ" (pus) nghe sợ lắm hehehe...

[hiepvtkt]

my explaination:
"two wrongs do not make a right; two blacks do not make a white"= lấy oán báo oán, oán ấy chất chồng.
[still waters run deep]=tẩm ngẫm tầm ngầm mà đấm chết voi
[a rolling stone gathers no moss]=lăn lóc đổi nghề lắm rốt cụt chẳng có nghề nào chính
[bone is born on twenty-six nine]= Pó Tay(hehheh)
NOW CONTINUE:
-love cannot be forced
-care killed the cat
-be just before you are generous

[always]

thanks to my love, I can show these (I myself have no idea) :

[love cannot be forced] - ép dầu ép mỡ ai nỡ ép duyên
[care killed the cat] - thậm lo hại to
[be just before you are generous] - làm phúc quá tay ăn mày không kịp

what's next ? [more haste, less speed]

[hiepvtkt]

-why don't u explain" bone is born on twenty-six nine", (i pó tay rùi)
- let me explain: more haste, less speed= thà chậm mà chắc
now:
-it is best to wash one's soiled linen at home
-the best is enemy of the good
-so near and yet so far

[danceswithwolves]

_ more haste, less speed = dục tốc bất đạt

_ it is best to wash one's soiled linen at home = tốt khoe, xấu che || (ko) vạch áo cho người xem lưng

_ the best is enemy of the good = chắc quá hoá lép

_ so near and yet so far = rất gần và rất xa (i wonder whether this's a proverb :confused: )



+ after a storm comes a calm = ???

+ Leopards do not change their spots ? ===

[yuna_admirer]

it is best to wash one's soiled linen at home <--- đèn nhà ai nấy sáng

Câu của Sói thì biết

"Sau cơn mưa trời lại sáng", hay là "ngày mai trời luôn sáng".

Câu dưới hiểu nghỉa (bóng), nhưng :D , tiếng Việt dzốt wá nên ... không dịch sao cho nghe trơn tru được.

[danceswithwolves]

_ phải gọi là Trời hôm nào cũng sáng, fải ko yuna . câu dưới ráng động não đi :tongue:

[danceswithwolves]

more 4 u : Safe bind, safe find

[always]

[safe bind, safe find] = cẩn tắc vô ưu ???

[Leopards do not change their spots] = [what is bred in the bone will not go out of flesh] (just a guess)

[so near and yet so far] = "xa tận chân trời gần ngay trước mắt" hay là "miếng ăn đến nơi lại rơi xuống đất" ?

[danceswithwolves]

_ Mr. always, u'r right :cool:

_ why don't u post urs ?

+ here's mine : A few things but good.
Wine is in, truth is out.

[always]

[Wine is in, truth is out]. Looks like an easy-to-guess "rượu vào lời ra". Am I wrong again ?

these are what I wanna show (my Solomon, why are my things always so easy for them to solve...) :
[look before you lean]
[all's well that ends well]
[missiles come with fire]

[danceswithwolves]

_ I only know 'Look before u leap' = ăn có nhai, nói có nghĩ

_ all's well that ends well = việc tốt khi kết quả tốt (my God, lol )

_ missiles come with fire = ăn vụng quên chùi mép :tongue: ???


+ A few things but good (once more)
+ Pretty face, poor fate
+ No woman no cry (I like it, hehe)

[hiepvtkt]

-so near and yet so far=miếng ăn đến nơi lại rơi xuống đất
-all's well that ends well=nhân nào quả nấy( i just guess)
-A few things but good =ăn ít no lâu(hehehe, tui cũng ko biết có đúng ko nữa)
-Pretty face, poor fate=hồng nhan bạc phận

go on:
-call a spade a spade
-pay on the nail
-spend money and only get worse
-a cock is valiant on his own dunghill

[always]

call a spade a spade
pay on the nail
spend money and only get worse
the above things are idioms, not proverbs.


missiles come with fire = ăn vụng quên chùi mép ???
this [proverb] was born the same way as [bone is born on twenty-six nine] had been. You are really talented to be able to translate it. I admire & adore you so much :emlaugh:

[hiepvtkt]

the topic is "thành ngữ tiếng ANH",i understand "ENGLISH IDIOM", so i think, idioms or proverbs are good sentences, we can learn a lot from them, i posted good sentences that i knew to all you, i think we can discuss, and get more experiences to make your life better
i think it is the simple problem, you shouldn't be care a lot..

[danceswithwolves]

_ a few things but good = qúy hồ tinh bất quý hồ đa
_ a cock is valiant on his own dunghill = dog cậy gần nhà, chicken cậy gần vườn

_ to hiepvtkt : u should open ur own topic : 'English idioms'

_ our play will go on with mine :
+ even a worm will turn
+ a monkey dressed in silk is still a monkey
+ the receiver is as bad as the thief

[always]

you are right. Let's burn out this place with anything we have.

[hiepvtkt]

i think u should review what you have posted, all you want me to post proverbs not idioms, why don't u review sentences you posted, have you ever wonderer, they are IDIOMS or PROVERBS, i think we can't distingguish what is idiom, what is proverb,
All u should give careful thought before post what u think are PROVERBS

[danceswithwolves]

_ I have the answer for u

+ proverb : An old and common saying;
expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation;

ex: an empty vessel gives a greater sound than a full barrel

+ idiom : The syntactical or structural form peculiar to any language; the genius or cast of a language.

ex: sell someone down the river

u c, very clear definitions --> why do u tell that we can't distinguish idioms and proverbs ?
if we have any mistake, it's because we'r trying to find corresponding Vietnamese proverbs to explain english proverbs or idioms.

here, just a play-ground, play in peace.

PS : don't keep ur mind on my terrible English lol

[always]

i think u should review what you have posted, all you want me to post proverbs not idioms, why don't u review sentences you posted, have you ever wonderer, they are IDIOMS or PROVERBS, i think we can't distingguish what is idiom, what is proverb,
All u should give careful thought before post what u think are PROVERBS
No, I have never been some kindda wonderer :D . I'm not that good. And I'm sure that we can't distingguish anything, but we can distinguish idioms from proverbs :whistling . Yes, there're many times I'm wrong, but idioms are not proverbs, FYI.

and, please simply show idioms that I posted, I'll correct my mistakes. There are several idioms were posted in this thread, but seperately, not in a series (take a look at what you've posted); therefore they can be... tolerated :cool:

we (not including you, for your comfort) are all newbies, come here to learn by playing, not by extracting from what is printed in book, hehehe - is it someone's play-style ? Uhm, now I understand why you could state something like that. Whatsoever happened, take it easy.

dont mind my bad English.

continue ?

[even a worm will turn] = con giun xéo lắm cũng oằn. Kindda easy

[a monkey dressed in silk is still a monkey] +
[the receiver is as bad as the thief] = they both are so easy for everyone to explain, but with my stupidity, I cant remember the corresponding Vietnamese proverbs. Lost of ignorance.

[danceswithwolves]

_ hehe, Mr. always. i know u'r pretending :cool:

_ a monkey dressed in silk is still a monkey = mèo lại hoàn mèo

_ the receiver is as bad as the thief = của biếu là của lo, của cho là của nợ

_ more 4 u : + For mad words, deaf ears
+ Every bird loves to hear himself sing
+ Praise is not pudding

[hiepvtkt]

the fisrt, i want to say sorry for my bad E: "wondered" not "wonderer",

-please think about what u said, i don't have any book about what i posted for u, i agree with u, we came here to play.may be, the problem that we are discussing that proceed from the topic and what we posted, i think you and me, everyone has difference reason to protect standpoint, i don't want to say more about this matter, if all u agree and want me to continue to play this game with all u, i will. But if u don't agree, i will withdraw...
it' up to u

[always]

danceswithwolves, you are overestimating my ability. :batman: Thanks for that, anyway. :cool:

[For mad words, deaf ears] = pumpkin.
[Every bird loves to hear himself sing] = văn mình (vợ người) - Lỗ Tấn.
[Praise is not pudding] = có danh chưa chắc có thực lực ??? is it a variant of [more praise than pudding] ?

so sad, my things are alway easy. Enjoy the easiest [he who would catch fish must not mind getting wet]

it seems that I'm playing a losing game to you, danceswithwolves.

[always]

to hiepvtkt : don't be so serious 'bout all of that. No one has the "right to allow or disallow" you. We are playing a game. And it's just a game.

really sorry if my words hurt you, but it's not what i aimed for.

i IS just a man and i HAS mistakes. dont worry 'bout the mistakes when we IS practising English. Waiting for you posts.

[danceswithwolves]

_ we should stop arguing and back to our game. this is my answer
[he who would catch fish must not mind getting wet] = muốn ăn thì lăn vào bếp

_ proverbs 4 everyone :
+ A word to the wise
+ Words hurt more than swords

[always]

[a word to the wise] = người khôn nói một hiểu mười, (người ngu nói một hiểu mười... phần trăm). hehehe.

[words hurt more than swords] = (chở bao nhiêu đạo thuyền không khẳm), đâm mấy thằng gian bút chẳng tà - NĐC, my classmate :cool:

what's next ? [hard words break no bones]

[falling_leaf]

_ hard words break no bones = words are but wind (right, Mr. always :lick: ? )

+ Men make houses, women make homes.
+ He carries fire in one hand and water in the other.

[always]

system booting... completed
searching...
+ ProverbNotFoundException
+ ProverbNotFoundException
try guessing...

[Men make houses, women make homes] = trai lo việc nước, việc nhà gái lo
[He carries fire in one hand and water in the other] = tẩu hỏa nhập ma (vì phích lịch hỏa thủ + hàn băng chưởng không thể luyện đồng thời, phải không ta ? :emlaugh: )

[hiepvtkt]

-He carries fire in one hand and water in the other=vừa ăn cướp vừa la làng.
-a good anvil does not fear the hammer=?

[always]

[a good anvil does not fear the hammer] = vàng thiệt (SJC4x9) không sợ lửa ???

I have nothing more. :D

[hiepvtkt]

but i have,
-spare the rod and spoil the child=?

[danceswithwolves]

_ spare the rod and spoil the child = yêu cho roi cho vọt

+ Anger has no eyes lol

[always]

[Anger has no eyes] = Giận quá mất khôn ???

next ?
[more in sorrow than in danger]
[fool's paradise]

[danceswithwolves]

_ more in sorrow than in danger = (do sth) nhiều hối tiếc hơn là tức giận (my God, very 'kinh dzị' lol )

_ fool's paradise = hạnh phúc giả tạo

+ The less people think, the more they talk
+ Every dog is a lion at home

Tide : r they idioms, Sir. always :lick: ???

[hiepvtkt]

-Every dog is a lion at home: rừng nào cọp nấy

[always]

Tide : r they idioms, Sir. always ???
I made mistakes. Is it good for our climate ? :D.

[The less people think, the more they talk] = (xấu hay nói tốt), dốt hay nói chữ.

[Every dog is a lion at home] = chó cậy gần nhà, gà cậy gần chuồng.

next ? nothing sad

[danceswithwolves]

_ sth 4 u :
+ we know men's faces, not their minds.
+ death ends all things.
+ findings are keepings.

[dibee]

[we know men's faces, not their minds]=biết mặt ko biết lòng(or"dò sông dò biển dễ dò,mấy ai lấy thước mà đo lòng người"(!))
[death ends all things]="chết là hết"(hix,hỉu như dzị àh:p)
[findings are keepings]=của vào tay ai là of người đó(ac ac,hình như còn câu kh'ac hay hơn ah')

[always]

[we know men's faces, not their minds]=biết mặt ko biết lòng(or"dò sông dò biển dễ dò,mấy ai lấy thước mà đo lòng người"(!))this may be a better translation : "(Họa hổ họa bì nan họa cốt), tri nhân tri diện bất tri tâm"


[death ends all things]="chết là hết"(hix,hỉu như dzị àh:p)more : "Nghĩa tử là nghĩa tận"

again, I have nothing (but happiness) hehehe.

[danceswithwolves]

_ more 4 u :
+ a good wife makes a good husband.
+ God never sends mouths but he sends meat.
+ Faults are thick where love is thin.

[hiepvtkt]

-Faults are thick where love is thin=yêu nhau củ ấu cũng tròn, ghét nhau wả bồ hòn cũng méo( i guess...)

[always]

[a good wife makes a good husband] = của chồng công vợ/gái ngoan dạy chồng (hehe)
[God never sends mouths but he sends meat] = pumpkin

[danceswithwolves]

_ God never sends mouths but he sends meat = trời sinh voi sinh cỏ (hehe :lick: )

_ do u want more ?
+ The ass in the lion's skin
+ Man proposes, but God disposes

[dibee]

[The ass in the lion's skin]:dốt mà đòi hay chữ(dạng như vậy,hi`hi`,sorry 4 y terrible E.)
[Man proposes, but God disposes]=mưu sự tại nhân,thành sự tại thiên.

[danceswithwolves]

_ one more time 4 [The ass in the lion's skin], dibee. it's not exact lol .

n more : + Every Jack has his Jill
+ Do as u would be done by

[dibee]

[The ass in the lion's skin]:cho' sói đội lốt cừu non :tongue:
hai câu sau chỉ hiểu thui,tệ thật :crying:
[Every Jack has his Jill]:mỗi người đều có a half of mình.

[Do as u would be done by]:hãy xử sự w người khác như cách bạn muốn người khác đối xử w mình (terrible! :emlaugh: )

[always]

[The ass in the lion's skin] = cáo mượn oai hùm
[Every Jack has his Jill] = trời sinh sói sinh lá
[Do as u would be done by] = đãi nhân nhân đãi

something has just come back to me [what is done cannot be undone]. Again, terribly easy...

[danceswithwolves]

_ what is done cannot be undone --> hehe, i have one pumpkin :lick:

more 4 u
+ Love conquers all
+ Think today and speak tomorrow

[dibee]

ờ he',mr Always,i admire u^^

[what is done cannot be undone]=bút sa gà chết?

[dibee]

[ Love conquers all]:tình yêu là mù wa'ng(i' ẹ:p)
[Think today and speak tomorrow]:uốn lưỡi 7 lần trườc khi nói
???

[danceswithwolves]

_ i admire u 2, Sir always :tongue:

[dibee]

and i have some,maybe very easy 4 u
[as you brew,so you must drink]
[send owls to Athens]
[the fly in the ointment]
[ kill two birds with one stone]

[always]

ờ he',mr Always,i admire u^^
_ i admire u 2, Sir always
hehehe, i admire myself, too. :cool:

[as you brew,so you must drink] = mình làm mình chịu/gieo gió gặt bão
[send owls to Athens] = chở củi về rừng
[the fly in the ointment] = chuột sa chĩnh gạo/chó ngáp táp phải ruồi/mèo mù vớ cá rán/sói may hứng được lá rơi ???
[ kill two birds with one stone] = nhất tiễn xạ song điêu/nhất cử lưỡng tiện/nhất kích phá tam quan

something for you [where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise].

[always]

as the time goes by, the challenges come more and more....

[the who laughs last laughs longest]
[like cures like]
[he who is hoist with his own petard]
[give a fool rope enough and he'll hang himself]
[there is no rose without a thorn] (mine has many, but I love my rose so much hehehe)

[Smart_Child]

there is no rose without a thorn : that means : Hồng nào lại chẳng có gai

[Smart_Child]

give a fool rope enough and he'll hang himself : hãy đưa cho tên ngốc 1 sợi dây đủ dài , hắn sẽ tự treo mình lên . Câu này nghĩa là gì vậy ?

[Smart_Child]

Ai đã đổi tên THÀNH NGỮ TIẾNG ANH thành PROVERBS vậy ?

[dibee]

oh i think [the fly in the ointment] =1 con sâu làm rầu nồi canh.Maybe i'm wrong?
[the who laughs last laughs longest]=cười người chớ vội cười lâu,cười người hum trước hum sau người cười.
[like cures like]=lấy độc trị độc.
[he who is hoist with his own petard]=gậy ông đập lưng ông.
[give a fool rope enough and he'll hang himself]:thả ai đó tự do để hắn tự giết mình(forgive my express :emlaugh: )

[hiepvtkt]

-death is a great leveller=?
-death before dishonour=?
-so many men, so many minds=?

[danceswithwolves]

1. cho tui trả lời đã nha
_ death is a great leveller = chít là hít
_ death before dishonour = chít vinh hơn sống nhục
_ so many men, so many minds = 9 người 10 ý
_ give a fool rope enough and he'll hang himself = muốn làm gì thì làm ( right, Sir always lol ?)

2. tui đã đổi title topic này thành proverb đó (để đúng theo những gì mọi người đã post)

3. Send owls to Athens = Take coals to Newcastle

4. đây là câu của tui
+ All that glitters is not gold
+ A black hen lays a white egg

[vikhoa]

Sorry, this is Off-topic :

Dear Mr.DWW, Mr. Falling-leaf and other Misters related to Wolf,

I don't agree when you are using too many nicknames like that. Please "kill" some or there's another "series-killing" action like I did last few month.

Thank you for your co-operation and wishing you a happy Mid-Autumn Holiday.

Best regards,

Duong Vi Khoa.

================

My turn : [You'll get what you paid for]

[always]

satisfied with your so-called intelligence ? sorry, hehehe, indeed, you are NOT :D

DWW & always' posts in this thread are posted by two separate persons.

[You'll get what you paid for] = có công có lộc (not satisfied, Ms. vikhoa ?)

my thing [much stupidity makes people become wise men]

urr, just ignore Ms. vikhoa (sorry I dont know if you are married or not hence Mrs or Miss may not appropriate as your title, lady)

+ All that glitters is not gold = ....nợ....
+ A black hen lays a white egg = mẹ cú đẻ con tiên/miệng chó mọc ngà voi

[hiepvtkt]

-All that glitters is not gold= thấy ánh sáng chớ tưởng là vàng, thấy đêm 30 chưa phải là tết.
-many a little makes a mickle=?
-blood is thicker than water=?

[always]

[many a little makes a mickle] - it's a doubling, friend
[blood is thicker than water] = một giọt máu đào hơn ao nước lã

My friend has just given me some which are pretty easy for you all :
[the rotten apple injures its neighbours]
[all his geese are swans]
[necessity (need) knows no law]

[hiepvtkt]

-the rotten apple injures its neighbours= 1 con sâu làm rầu nồi canh
-all his geese are swans=cái gì của hắn cũng là vàng cả
-necessity (need) knows no law=bần cùng sinh đạo tặc

-once bitten, twice shy=?

[danceswithwolves]

_ much stupidity makes people become wise men = mỗi lần ngã là một lần bớt dại lol

_ all his geese are swans = văn mình, vợ người (right Sir always :lick: )

_ once bitten, twice shy --> posted before --> no need to answer

+ Learn to creep before u leap
+ If the cap fits, wear it

[always]

much stupidity makes people become wise men = mỗi lần ngã là một lần bớt dại
:D

[Learn to creep before u leap] = lo học bò rồi hãy lo học chạy
[If the cap fits, wear it] = ...bó tay...

[dibee]

[If the cap fits, wear it] = có tật giật mình

[dibee]

and :
+as sure as eggs is eggs
+to have (put) all one's eggs in one basket
+no great loss without small gain
+in a calm sea, every man is a pilot

[danceswithwolves]

_ as sure as eggs is eggs = chắc như đinh đóng cột

_ to have all one's eggs in one basket --> i think it should be : 'don't put all...' = (ko) dốc sạch túi cho 1 canh bạc :tonge:

_ no great loss without without (some) small again = There's always a silver lining behind each cloud

_ in a calm sea, every man is a pilot = the proof of the pudding is in the eating

[dibee]

_ to have all one's eggs in one basket --> i think it should be : 'don't put all...' = (ko) dốc sạch túi cho 1 canh bạc :tonge:


more:1 mất 1 còn.

i find that less and less mems join in this game.But i still like it ,and my turn:
_betwixt and between
_between Scylla and Charybdis
_a lie has no legs
:)

[always]

my dear dibee, don't put me aside the game. I'm still on my way...




_ to have all one's eggs in one basket --> i think it should be : 'don't put all...' = (ko) dốc sạch túi cho 1 canh bạc :tonge:
more:1 mất 1 còn.
mine = được ăn cả ngã về không :D.

[betwixt and between] = bán đông bán tây
[between Scylla and Charybdis] = tránh vỏ dưa gặp vỏ dừa
[a lie has no legs] = lưỡi không xương nhiều đường lắt léo ???

what's next ?
[the mountain has brought forth a mouse]
[dead men tell no tales] (how 'bout dead women ? :D)

[dibee]

[the mountain has brought forth a mouse]= đầu voi đuôi chuột
[dead men tell no tales] = người chết là hết bí mật(ngậm lun xuống dưới :tongue: )
and next:
- make a mountain out of a molehill
- the devil looks after his own

[Condauaotim]

Uhm, I just know that "the devil looks after his own" is a popular proverb, it means "Mèo mù vớ cá rán".
But I can't make out the another one :(

[always]

[to make a mountain out of a molehill] = chuyện bé xé ra to

what's next ?
[cut your coat according to your cloth]
[every bean has its black]
[idle folks lack no excuses] (it's me)

[dibee]

[cut your coat according to your cloth]=liệu cơm gắp mắm.
[every bean has its black]= nhân vô thập tòan.
[idle folks lack no excuses] =lười thì luôn có lí do.(~~me 2 :tongue: )
and something 2 continue:
[when heaven appoints,man must obey]
[idleness is the source of all evil]
[necessity is the mother of invention]

[always]

[when heaven appoints,man must obey] = thiên chỉ nhân tuân/trời kêu ai nấy dạ
[idleness is the source of all evil] = nhàn cư vi bất thiện
[necessity is the mother of invention] = hữu cung sinh cầu

whats next ?
[the wish is father to the thought]
[cheapest is the dearest]

[dibee]

mine:
[when heaven appoints,man must obey] =chạy trời ko khỏi nắng.
[necessity is the mother of invention]=cái khó ló cái khôn.

and yours:
[the wish is father to the thought]=ước muốn là cha đẻ of ý tưởng(maybe it is a word-by-word translation :tongue: )

[cheapest is the dearest]=đồ rẻ là đồ dỏm(but i think...chưa chắc :cool: )

[danceswithwolves]

_ cheapest is the dearest = của rẻ là của ôi (quite exact :tongue: )

+ Ít còn hơn ko
+ Lòng tham ko đáy
--> hehe, pls tranlate into English lol

[always]

"có ít còn hơn không" - is [better something than nothing] an acceptable answer ? If not, take this [half a loaf is better than none]
"lòng tham không đáy" = pí

new style of playing. My turn "bần cư náo thị vô nhân vấn, phú tại thâm sơn hữu khách tầm". Enjoy it.

[dibee]

"lòng tham không đáy":beggars' bags are bottomless( or "the more u have,the more u want")

But "bần cư náo thị vô nhân vấn, phú tại thâm sơn hữu khách tầm" ,I really really ..."hong hiu" :crying: ."potay" 4 my limitative knowledge.
:helpsmili

[dibee]

ah`,and:
-nhất ngôn ký xuất,tứ mã nan truy(dzong film kiếm hiệp wa' :tongue: )
_tham thì thâm.
what ~~?

[danceswithwolves]

_ nhất ngôn ký xuất,tứ mã nan truy = a word spoken is past recalling

_ tham thì thâm = grasp all, lose all

_ bần cư náo thị vô nhân vấn, phú tại thâm sơn hữu khách tầm = lúc khó thì chẳng ai nhìn | đến khi đỗ trạng 9000 anh em --> friends are plenty when the purse is full (not right, Mr always :lick: ?)

+ Bần tiện bất năng di
+ Cận mặc giả hắc, cận đăng tắc minh

[always]

ngộ kinh !!!

i'm scared of your knowledge. I must get away from this place as quickly as possible...

i am fleeing...
i am fleeing...

[always]

no, i'm back to act as a loser - an indispensable role in games :

[Bần tiện bất năng di] = pí
[Cận mặc giả hắc, cận đăng tắc minh] = angel's friends are pixies, devil's friends are fiends.

But, it's just a product of my imagination, not a real proverb. Hehehe... dibee please help me or I will dance on nothing at sunset.

+ đi một ngày đàng học một sàng khôn
+ ở hiền gặp lành

[danceswithwolves]

_ Bần tiện bất năng di = giấy rách giữ lấy lề = ??? (ur turn lol )

_ Cận mặc giả hắc, cận đăng tắc minh = gần mực thì đen, gần đèn thì...tối === ? (ur turn 2 :tongue: )

+ đi một ngày đàng học một sàng khôn = much travelling is needed to ripen a man's rawness
+ ở hiền gặp lành = one good turn deserves another

the next :
+ diệp lạc quy căn
+ đa kim ngân phá luật lệ

[dibee]

oops,thanx DWW 4 translate:bần cư náo thị vô nhân vấn, phú tại thâm sơn hữu khách tầm = lúc khó thì chẳng ai nhìn | đến khi đỗ trạng 9000 anh em --> friends are plenty when the purse is full .
So i find another pro,maybe the same w it:
-nhiều tiền thì thắm,lắm tiền thì fai:when poverty comes in at the door, love flies out at the window.
is it rite,sir Always?Correct me if i wrong. :)
and:
-Bần tiện bất năng di = giấy rách giữ lấy lề =nhà sạcch thì mát,bát sạch ngon cơm=[cleanliness is next to godliness].(rite,sir DWW?:p)
_Gần mực thì đen,gần đèn thì ...tối(yeah :D )=who keeps company with the wolf will learn to howl.
Maybe all wrong,forgive my mistakes :)
Dibee vốn dốt từ Hán-Việt,nên ko thể hỉu nổi,hix,đa tạ ai dịch ra dùm :emlaugh: .
Để đoán thử he'n:
_Diệp lạc quy căn=lá rụng về cội ,rite?
Câu sau thì hỉu,mà cũng pi' lun. :tongue:
:helpsmili

[dibee]

ah`,maybe i try translating :lá rụng về cội:the leaf r falling to the original point.(a word-by-word translation,hi`hi`)
waiting 4 ur help.

[dibee]

ah,sorry,
plz translate :
_gần chùa gọi bụt = anh.
_Vụng múa chê đất lệch.
Enjoy it.:)

[danceswithwolves]

_ hehe, so surprised, dibee. 1st time i know that : giấy rách giữ lấy lề = nhà sách ý, sạch thì mát, bát sạch ngon cơm :lick:

_ lá rụng về cội = uống nước nhớ nguồn = ăn quả... or sth else like that. try to find corresponding proverbs (Vietnamese n English 2)

_ vụng múa chê đất lệch --> posted before --> no need to answer again.

2 4 u :
+ Cô thụ bất thành lâm
+ Hữu chí cánh thành

[No Mercy]

1 túp lìu tranh, 2 quả tim dzàng hả :D

[danceswithwolves]

hix, it's easy as abc, why noone answers ?

_ Cô thụ bất thành lâm = một cây làm chẳng nên rừng = ???
_ Hữu chí cánh thành = có chí thì nên = ???

hope u to answer soon :lick:

[Condauaotim]

This is an interesting topic but it's weedy now.
I'll try to answer your questions :)
- có chí thì nên : where there's a will, there's a way
and about "cô thụ bất thành lâm", can it be translated like that :" many hands make light work"?

[longnguyen]

Hi all,

How about "early bird gets worm" ?

longnguyen

[lsu]

Hi all,

How about "early bird gets worm" ?

longnguyen

Tam dich: Toi som huong het

My turn: You act like your sh** don't stink!
It ain't over til the fat lady sings!

[danceswithwolves]

early bird gets worm = first come, first serve
c'est tout

[Smart_Child]

_ Hữu chí cánh thành = có chí thì nên = ???

this is fít provẻrb in this thread

[thtam5184]

chào các bạn mình là newcommer rất vui và rất mong các bạn cho mìn được học hửi thêm

[longnguyen]

Another one : "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"

[lovelyhoney]

xin chào mình là người mới, mong được giúp đỡ

[BaylentheSky]

Another one : "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
Khi có ai bắt chước bạn thì có lẽ người đó hâm mộ bạn rất thật lòng.

[anhtuancool]

Khi có ai bắt chước bạn thì có lẽ người đó hâm mộ bạn rất thật lòng.

Sự bắt chước là một hình thức đúng nhất của sự nịnh nọt. :)

[anhtuancool]

có chí thì nên

There's always a way :)

[anhtuancool]

cô thụ bất thành lâm

A finger can't make a hand :D

[anhtuancool]

1 túp lìu tranh, 2 quả tim dzàng

Single Canvas, two golden heart :D

[Noreason]

Hichic Em mới nhập môn fái E Nhưng cũng có mấy câu á......không bít đã post chưa..
Its no use preaching to a hungry man..

A full purse makes the mouth speak

[haiphi]

http://www.manythings.org/proverbs
http://creativeproverbs.com

[thienmat]

what will be, will be ! <Chuyện Gì Đến Sẽ Đến>

[CTStudent]

what will be, will be ! <Chuyện Gì Đến Sẽ Đến>
Câu này có phải bắt nguồn từ tiếng Pháp không :Que sera ,sera ?(bài hát ấy)

[thienmat]

Men get and forget,women give and forgive.
<Đàn ông lấy đi rồi quên, còn phụ nữ cho rồi tha thứ.>
không biết tớ tranlate vậy có được không các bạn góp ý nhé.

what life is full of care
We have no time to stand and stare

Sigh no more, Ladies, sigh no more.
Men are deceivers ever

Còn câu này mấy câu nữa không biếtcó bạn nào post chưa, nhưng mình cứ Post đại nhé.
1. Diamond cuts Diamond <Vỏ quýt dày có móng tay nhọn>
2. Out of sight, out of mind <Xa mặt cách lòng>
3. To live is to fight <Đấu tranh để tồn tại> - Câu này có trong Battle Realm á.

[mulan]

wow, đọc 1 lượt hết 12 trang nhức đầu luôn, anyway, Mr/Ms "always" did use idiom when posting "let's sleep dog like," and sometimes it's hard to tell whether it is a proverb or an idiom like "every dog has his day," to mulan, that particular saying can be counted for both.
Well ... let's try "you eat your own dog food" another pumpkin, thought.

Cheer,
Mulan

[dyna]

proverb cơ mà ... đọc mà thấy mấy bạn cứ post mấy câu wen thuộc ko phải proverb

[Teehee]

what life is full of care
We have no time to stand and stare

Sigh no more, Ladies, sigh no more.
Men are deceivers ever



cái này giống thơ quá dzậy? Coi chừng chuyển chủ đề thành dịch thuật á

[Teehee]

ok there's one more for u (and for fun):
"Between two stools, you'll fall"

[willingheart]

You all can find out lots of books that give you the meanings as well as the compilation of these childish ones. Should you Can't find them out, contact me at University of Languages and Foreign study.

[xitrumcan]

"A stitch in time saves nine " ???
"He who hesitates is lost" ???

[mem_moi_ney]

Tớ góp vài thanh ngữ nhé.

Beauty is only skin deep
Proverbial meaning: Physical beauty is only just one of many personal qualities and, is not considered by most cultures to be the most important attribute. Other qualities, such as intellect, kindness, and emotional maturity may be more prized.
Example:
Tom: Why have you decided to get married to Jane so suddenly?
Bill: Well, she is so pretty and lovely, and she looks like an angel.
Tom: Well, Bill, I hope that ‘Beauty’s Only Skin Deep,” and that there are other important characteristics to consider if you’re going to be married.
Bill: You know, I think you’re right. I shouldn’t be so obsessed with Jane’s outer appearance.

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góp thêm cái nữa nè.

April Showers Bring May Flowers
Proverbial meaning: Some unpleasant occurrences bring about better things.
Example:
Ann: I’m unhappy because I lost my job.
Marry: Well, you didn’t really like that job, anyway, and with your talents you’re sure to find a better job. April showers bring May flowers.

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Bạn nào yêu thích proverbs thì vào http://smartcom.vn đăng ký tài khoản mà học bài học miễn phí hàng ngày (daily lesson). Trong đó, mỗi ngày một thành ngữ, như tớ cop ở trên đó.

[gungiha]

chào cả nhà em chỉ vừa mới là 1 ma mới em nghĩ mih` có thể share 1 vài câu mà em bít cho cả nhà, coi như là lễ ra mắt hehe mog cả nhà kí cho em cái giấy wen bít mọi người nhe iu mọi người nhìu....
Every dog has its day :Có ai giàu ba họ có ai khó ba đời
Time and tide wait for no man: Thời gian chẳng chờ đợi ai
So said so done : Đã nói là làm
Nothing stings like the truth :Sự thật mất lòng
Bác nào bít nhìu thì up lên cho em coi jới nha thank nhìu nhìu

[live 4u]

No goal in life, no strong mind : Đởi ko lý tưởng, chẳng có nhuệ khí

Xin thưa T.VIỆT là e dịch vì e chẳng bít câu T.V nào đồng nghĩa cả.

[hnguyenm]

Cành cây xanh trong tim

Hãy giữ một cành cây xanh trong trái tim bạn, biết đâu chừng một chú chim đang ca hát sẽ ghé thăm.

Châm ngôn Trung Quốc
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Đặng Nguyễn Đông Vy dịch
.
Keep a green bough in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come.
Chinese Proverb

[aspcss]

Have to please everybody. : Làm dâu trăm họ
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[bebi]

Mình nhớ có 1 proverb rất dễ thuộc :D

Ăn miếng trả miếng ---> Tit for tat