gần mực thì đen, gần đèn thì rạng
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A proverb highlighting how one's surroundings can influence their personal character.
vi Hãy chọn bạn mà chơi vì gần mực thì đen, gần đèn thì rạng.
en Choose your friends wisely because bad company corrupts.
A proverb advising people to choose good friends and positive environments.
vi Cha mẹ luôn dạy rằng gần mực thì đen, gần đèn thì rạng.
en Parents always teach that bad company corrupts.