Significado
Things that look good are often good in quality as well; appearance matters.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Gomyeong' (garnishes) is essential. Even a simple bowl of noodles is often topped with precisely sliced egg yolks, egg whites, red pepper threads, and green onions to satisfy the 'visual taste'. Korea is a global leader in UI/UX design and cosmetics packaging. This proverb is often cited by CEOs to justify high investment in 'visual identity'. The 'Instagrammability' of a cafe in Seoul is often more important than the menu itself. This proverb has seen a massive resurgence in the hashtag #보기좋은떡이먹기도좋다. In Korea, the 'Bojagi' (wrapping cloth) used to wrap a gift is often as expensive as the gift itself. This reflects the proverb's wisdom that the container reflects the contents.
Use it as a compliment
If someone cooks for you, saying this is a 10/10 compliment. It praises their skill and their effort.
Don't use for people
Avoid using this to describe a person's physical attractiveness, as it can sound like you are comparing them to a snack.
Significado
Things that look good are often good in quality as well; appearance matters.
Use it as a compliment
If someone cooks for you, saying this is a 10/10 compliment. It praises their skill and their effort.
Don't use for people
Avoid using this to describe a person's physical attractiveness, as it can sound like you are comparing them to a snack.
The 'Tteok' Connection
Remember that 'Tteok' is the soul food of Korean celebrations. Using this proverb shows you understand Korean tradition.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
보기 좋은 (____)이 먹기도 (____).
The standard proverb uses '떡' (rice cake) and '좋다' (to be good).
In which situation would you MOST likely use this proverb?
Which situation fits?
The proverb is used when visual beauty matches or predicts high quality.
Choose the best response for Speaker B.
A: 이 노트북 디자인이 정말 세련됐네요! B: (____________________)
Speaker A is praising design, so Speaker B uses the proverb to link design to performance.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejercicios보기 좋은 (____)이 먹기도 (____).
The standard proverb uses '떡' (rice cake) and '좋다' (to be good).
Which situation fits?
The proverb is used when visual beauty matches or predicts high quality.
A: 이 노트북 디자인이 정말 세련됐네요! B: (____________________)
Speaker A is praising design, so Speaker B uses the proverb to link design to performance.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasOriginally yes, but today it is used for anything with a visual component, like electronics, cars, and web design.
Yes, it is very common in marketing or design meetings to emphasize that aesthetics drive consumer trust.
Then you use the proverb 'Bit joeun gaesalgu' (A wild apricot with a good color).
Both are used, but '먹기도 좋다' is the original canonical form found in dictionaries.
Frases relacionadas
이왕이면 다홍치마
similarIf the price is the same, choose the crimson skirt.
금상첨화
builds onAdding flowers to silk (making something good even better).
빛 좋은 개살구
contrastA wild apricot with a good color (looks good but tastes terrible).
그림의 떡
relatedA rice cake in a picture (something you want but can't have).
