phòng bệnh hơn chữa bệnh
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Meaning
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A proverb suggesting that taking early action to avoid illness is better than treating it later.
vi Chúng ta nên nhớ rằng phòng bệnh hơn chữa bệnh.
en We should remember that prevention is better than cure.
Parts
A compound of phòng bệnh + hơn + chữa bệnh
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OriginA compound of phòng bệnh + hơn + chữa bệnh