Significado
Riches are gained through hard work.
Contexto cultural
The proverb is often linked to the 'Chbab Pros' (Code for Men), a traditional poem that outlines the responsibilities of a man to provide for his family through diligence. While Buddhism teaches non-attachment to wealth, it also praises 'Viriya' (energy/effort). This proverb is the layperson's application of Viriya. In Phnom Penh's tech scene, this proverb is being rebranded as a 'hustle' mantra, showing its adaptability to the 21st century. In the provinces, 'រក' still literally means going into the forest to find mushrooms or firewood, keeping the proverb's origin alive.
Use it for motivation
This is the best phrase to use when a friend is feeling discouraged about their career.
Don't over-use
If you say it too much to someone who is struggling, you might sound like a nagging parent.
Significado
Riches are gained through hard work.
Use it for motivation
This is the best phrase to use when a friend is feeling discouraged about their career.
Don't over-use
If you say it too much to someone who is struggling, you might sound like a nagging parent.
Pair with 'Khom'
Saying 'ខំរកទៅ មានមកពីរក' (Try hard to seek, wealth comes from seeking) makes you sound very native.
Respect the elders
When an elder says this to you, the best response is a polite 'បាទ/ចា៎' (Yes) and a nod.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
មានមកពី...
The proverb is 'មានមកពីរក' (Wealth comes from seeking).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'មានមកពីរក'?
A person is...
The proverb emphasizes effort and seeking opportunities.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: I want to be rich but I don't want to work. B: You can't do that, because ________.
The proverb is used to correct someone who wants success without effort.
Match the Khmer word to its English meaning in the proverb.
1. មាន, 2. មកពី, 3. រក
Mean = Rich, Mok pi = From, Rork = Seek.
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4 ejerciciosមានមកពី...
The proverb is 'មានមកពីរក' (Wealth comes from seeking).
A person is...
The proverb emphasizes effort and seeking opportunities.
A: I want to be rich but I don't want to work. B: You can't do that, because ________.
The proverb is used to correct someone who wants success without effort.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Mean = Rich, Mok pi = From, Rork = Seek.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasPrimarily yes, but it can also apply to knowledge, skills, or any valuable achievement.
Yes, it shows you have a good work ethic, but use it in a philosophical context, not as a demand for a raise!
Both are correct. The shorter version is more common as a proverb; the longer one is more emphatic.
It is traditional, but it's still very much alive in modern Khmer culture and social media.
Acknowledge it with 'ពិតមែនហើយ' (That's true) or 'ខ្ញុំនឹងខំប្រឹង' (I will try hard).
Frases relacionadas
រកស៊ី
builds onTo earn a living
ខំប្រឹង
similarTo strive/try hard
សំណាង
contrastLuck
ខ្ជិល
contrastLazy
មានបាន
similarTo become wealthy
