Bedeutung
Refers to retaliation or receiving a harsher response than what was given.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'hongdukkae' was not just a tool but a symbol of heavy labor. Using it in a proverb shows how deeply domestic life influenced the Korean language. In hierarchical Korean companies, a junior's small mistake can be met with a 'mallet' of criticism from seniors to maintain discipline. Netizens often use this logic when 'cancelling' celebrities. A small past mistake can lead to a career-ending 'mallet' of public shaming. Parents use this proverb to teach children that their actions have consequences beyond what they might expect.
Use it for empathy
When a friend is complaining about a harsh punishment, say this to show you agree the reaction was too much.
Don't use with superiors
If your boss gives you a 'mallet' response, don't say this to their face! It sounds like you are accusing them of being unfair.
Bedeutung
Refers to retaliation or receiving a harsher response than what was given.
Use it for empathy
When a friend is complaining about a harsh punishment, say this to show you agree the reaction was too much.
Don't use with superiors
If your boss gives you a 'mallet' response, don't say this to their face! It sounds like you are accusing them of being unfair.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blanks to complete the proverb.
가는 ( ) 오는 ( )
The standard form uses '방망이' (bat) and '홍두깨' (mallet).
Which situation best fits the proverb '가는 방망이 오는 홍두깨'?
상황을 고르세요:
Throwing a stone (small bad act) led to a police report (huge reaction).
Complete the dialogue with the correct expression.
A: 어제 민수랑 싸웠다며? B: 응, 내가 그냥 바보라고 한마디 했는데 민수가 내 옷을 다 찢어버렸어. A: 와, 정말 ( )네.
The situation involves a small insult leading to a large physical reaction.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
The Scale of Retaliation
Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgaben가는 ( ) 오는 ( )
The standard form uses '방망이' (bat) and '홍두깨' (mallet).
상황을 고르세요:
Throwing a stone (small bad act) led to a police report (huge reaction).
A: 어제 민수랑 싸웠다며? B: 응, 내가 그냥 바보라고 한마디 했는데 민수가 내 옷을 다 찢어버렸어. A: 와, 정말 ( )네.
The situation involves a small insult leading to a large physical reaction.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenAs a laundry tool, no. But you might see it in traditional museums or used as a rolling pin for making handmade noodles (칼국수).
No, it is almost exclusively used for negative or burdensome situations.
They are nearly identical in meaning. '방망이/홍두깨' is more visual and tool-based, while '되/말' is more about measurement and volume.
Verwandte Redewendungen
가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다
similarKind words bring kind words.
되로 주고 말로 받는다
synonymGive a peck, get a bushel.
인과응보
builds onCause and effect; poetic justice.
눈에는 눈, 이에는 이
contrastAn eye for an eye.
