Khmer proverb: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

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Khmer proverb: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

May 3, 2026

The Khmer proverb ឃ្លាតកាយ ណាយចិត្ត (khleat kay, nay chet) – literally “body separated, heart weakened” – mirrors the idea of ...

Cambodian raw fish salad on a white plate, topped with thin slices of fish, bitter melon, bean sprouts, fresh basil and mint, red chili, and lime dressing, served on a wooden table.

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This week’s journey moves between the divine and the everyday. At the National Museum, Harihara stands as a powerful symbol ...

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Khmer proverb: The adze is crooked because of its handle; the child is foolish because of its parents

by Pascal Medeville

April 23, 2026

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The adze is crooked because of its handle; the child is foolish because of its parents. This Khmer proverb reminds ...

A shallow woven bamboo basket filled with freshly caught fish sits on a rough wooden table at a riverside market at dawn, with the misty river and blurred market scene in the background.

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Khmer proverb: A Single Rotten Fish Spoils the Whole Basket

by Pascal Medeville

April 18, 2026

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The article briefly explains that the proverb “ត្រីមួយត្រក ស្អុយមួយស្អុយទាំងអស់” teaches how one corrupt person, like one rotten fish in a ...

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Khmer saying: “Cold Rice is Still Rice…”

by Pascal Medeville

March 21, 2026

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A beautiful Khmer widow portrayed by AI (©Pascal Médeville) The Khmer saying កកក៏បាយ មេម៉ាយក៏ស្រី កន្ទុយបារីក៏ថ្នាំ, meaning literally “Cold Rice is ...

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