Meaning 의미 The proverb “A cat may look at a king” conveys the idea that even a person of low status or humble origins has the right to observe or gaze upon someone of high rank or authority. It suggests that no one, regardless of their position in society, should be denied the basic right … Read more
Meaning 의미 This proverbial expression implies that one’s true character and strength are revealed and tested during times of great distress or misfortune. Calamity acts as a touchstone, a means of assessing the genuineness and resilience of an individual’s nature. It suggests that facing hardships can bring forth hidden qualities and virtues that may remain … Read more
This proverb is about the difficulty of concealing one’s true nature. (이 속담은 감추기 어려운 본성에 대한 내용입니다.) Meaning 의미 A person’s innate nature or fundamental characteristics do not change. 사람의 타고난 본성 또는 근본적인 특성은 변하지 않는다. … Origin 유래 This proverb draws upon the distinctive black and white stripes of zebras, which are … Read more
A collection of proverbs containing words beginning with C. (C로 시작하는 단어들이 포함된 속담들의 모음.) Cabin Proverbs 오두막 속담 … Calamity Proverbs 재난, 재앙 속담 … Calendar Proverbs 달력 속담 … Camel Proverbs 낙타 속담 … Candle Proverbs 초, 촛불 속담 Choose neither a woman nor linen by candle light. 촛불로는 여자도 리넨도 선택하지 마라. … Read more
의미 Meaning 훨씬 더 심각하거나 중요한 것을 무시하거나 간과하면서, 사소하거나 중요하지 않은 것에 저항, 비판 또는 한탄하는 것을 의미합니다. 압축하면 “작은 일에 구애되어 큰 일을 소홀히 하다”입니다. It means to resist, criticize, or lament something trivial or unimportant, while ignoring or overlooking something much more serious or important. Compressed, it means “to be obsessed with … Read more