làm ơn mắc oán
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Meaning
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A proverb suggesting that help or kindness provided to others may result in unexpected hatred or trouble.
vi Anh ấy thật thất vọng khi rơi vào cảnh làm ơn mắc oán.
en He was disappointed to find that his good deed went unpunished.
Parts
làm ơn / A compound of làm ơn favor”) + mắc + oán
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OriginA compound of làm ơn favor”) + mắc + oán