Significado
To cherish someone or something greatly, as if they are precious.
Contexto cultural
The phrase reflects the 'Tiger Parent' or 'Helicopter Parent' culture where children are the center of the family universe. Gold and Jade were the primary materials for royal crowns in the Silla Dynasty, symbolizing eternal life and power. Koreans use this phrase on Instagram (often as a hashtag #금이야옥이야) to show off their pets or children. It is a key phrase used by the bride's parents to ask the groom to take good care of their daughter.
Pair with '키우다'
If you're not sure which verb to use, '키우다' (to raise) is the most natural partner for this phrase.
Don't use for yourself
It sounds very arrogant to say 'I am gold and jade.' Let others say it about you!
Significado
To cherish someone or something greatly, as if they are precious.
Pair with '키우다'
If you're not sure which verb to use, '키우다' (to raise) is the most natural partner for this phrase.
Don't use for yourself
It sounds very arrogant to say 'I am gold and jade.' Let others say it about you!
Grandparents love it
If you use this phrase when talking to elderly Koreans about their grandchildren, they will be very impressed with your Korean skills.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blanks to complete the idiom.
우리 할머니는 나를 ( )이야 ( )이야 키워 주셨다.
The standard idiom is '금이야 옥이야'.
Which situation is the MOST appropriate for using this phrase?
다음 중 '금이야 옥이야'를 쓰기에 가장 적절한 상황은?
The phrase is used for cherishing and raising someone preciously.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
가: 민수 씨는 강아지를 정말 아끼는 것 같아요. 나: 네, 유기견이었던 아이라 더 ( ) 보살피고 있어요.
The context of 'cherishing' (아끼는) a pet fits perfectly with '금이야 옥이야'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejercicios우리 할머니는 나를 ( )이야 ( )이야 키워 주셨다.
The standard idiom is '금이야 옥이야'.
다음 중 '금이야 옥이야'를 쓰기에 가장 적절한 상황은?
The phrase is used for cherishing and raising someone preciously.
가: 민수 씨는 강아지를 정말 아끼는 것 같아요. 나: 네, 유기견이었던 아이라 더 ( ) 보살피고 있어요.
The context of 'cherishing' (아끼는) a pet fits perfectly with '금이야 옥이야'.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasIt's not common. It might sound like you are treating him like a baby. Use '소중하게 아껴요' instead.
Mostly, but you can use it for very precious things like a first car or a rare collection for a humorous effect.
'애지중지' is more formal and can be used for any object. '금이야 옥이야' is more emotional and usually for family.
The roots are old, but the phrase is still used every day in modern Korea.
Frases relacionadas
금지옥엽
synonymBranches of gold and leaves of jade.
애지중지
similarTo love and value something greatly.
눈에 넣어도 아프지 않다
similarSo cute/precious it wouldn't hurt even if put in the eye.
함부로
contrastCarelessly or thoughtlessly.
