Proverbs & Sayings
Explore the rich wisdom of the Zomi people through traditional proverbs and sayings passed down through generations.
"Tuipi a lian ciangin a niam zaw"
"The bigger the river, the lower it flows"
The greater a person, the more humble they are. True greatness comes with humility.
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"Khua a pha leh mual a pha"
"When the village prospers, the hills prosper too"
The well-being of a community affects everyone in it. When one succeeds, all benefit.
"Sial khat in naulak khat a nei"
"Every mithun has its calf"
Every person has their own responsibilities and dependents. Everyone has something to care for.
"Tuipi a lian ciangin a niam zaw"
"The bigger the river, the lower it flows"
The greater a person, the more humble they are. True greatness comes with humility.
"Kei in a sa leh sa in a kei"
"The dog bites and the bite bites back"
Actions have consequences. What you do to others will come back to you.
"Galpi in gal a nei"
"Even the brave have fears"
Everyone has weaknesses, no matter how strong they appear. Courage is not the absence of fear.
"Inn khat sung ah innpi tawm khat om"
"In every household there is a small house"
Every family has its secrets and private matters. Not everything is as it appears from outside.
"Zin lampi ah galte a om"
"On the journey's path, there are enemies"
Life's journey is full of challenges and obstacles. One must be prepared for difficulties.
"Tui a lian ciangin a thim zaw"
"The deeper the water, the darker it is"
Complex matters are harder to understand. Depth brings mystery and requires wisdom to navigate.
"Pasian in mi a bawl ciangin a pha in a bawl"
"When God creates a person, He creates them good"
Every person has inherent worth and goodness. We should see the good in everyone.
"Ngeina in thupi a suak"
"From patience comes importance"
Patience leads to great achievements. Good things come to those who wait and persevere.
"Mual khat tungah khua khat a om"
"On every hill there is a village"
Wherever you go, you will find people and community. No one is truly alone.
"Suahtak in a nu a zui"
"The young follows its mother"
Children learn from their parents. The example set by elders shapes the next generation.
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