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ôm cây đợi thỏ

Pronunciation Northern /om˧˧ kəj˧˧ ɗə̰ːʔj˨˩ tʰɔ̰˧˩˧/ Central /om˧˥ kəj˧˥ ɗə̰ːj˨˨ tʰɔ˧˩˨/ Southern /om˧˧ kəj˧˧ ɗəːj˨˩˨ tʰɔ˨˩˦/
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stick to old ways
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stick to old ways Usage derogatory

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stick to old ways Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme Usage derogatory

Describes the act of waiting passively for success by following old ways without any innovation.

vi Đừng mãi ôm cây đợi thỏ mà hãy chủ động tìm cơ hội.

en Don't just stick to old ways, take the initiative to find opportunities.

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đợi / thỏ
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bạch thỏ / ngọc thỏ
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chờ đợi / mong đợi / trông đợi / đợi chờ …
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