A1 Proverb خنثی

궁하면 통한다.

gunghamyeon tonghanda.

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

This proverb means that even in the most desperate situation, you will eventually find a solution.

  • Means: Desperation leads to innovation or a breakthrough.
  • Used in: Encouraging friends, discussing business pivots, or overcoming personal obstacles.
  • Don't confuse: It is not about 'luck'; it is about the necessity forcing action.
Dead end (궁) + Creative thinking (통) = Solution (통한다)

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means that when you have a big problem, you will find a way to fix it. It is a positive saying for hard times.
When you are in a difficult situation, you shouldn't give up. This proverb tells us that if we keep trying, a solution will appear. It is used to encourage others.
This is a common proverb used to express that necessity drives innovation. It suggests that when people are pushed to their limits, they naturally discover creative solutions to overcome their obstacles.
Derived from the I Ching, this proverb encapsulates the philosophical belief that extreme states of difficulty inevitably lead to change. It serves as a psychological anchor for those facing stagnation, reminding them that movement and resolution are inherent in the cycle of life.
This proverb functions as a linguistic manifestation of the 'necessity is the mother of invention' trope. It highlights the dialectical relationship between crisis and resolution, suggesting that the state of '궁' (deficiency/stagnation) is the necessary catalyst for '통' (flow/breakthrough).
Rooted in classical East Asian cosmology, this phrase reflects a teleological view of adversity. It posits that the exhaustion of options is not an end, but a transition point. By framing '궁' as a dynamic state rather than a static failure, it encourages cognitive reframing in the face of systemic obstacles.

معنی

When faced with difficulty, one finds a way to overcome it.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Reflects the 'Pali-pali' (hurry-hurry) culture's desire for quick solutions. Rooted in I Ching, emphasizing that change is the only constant.

💡

Use it to comfort

It's a great way to show support without being pushy.

معنی

When faced with difficulty, one finds a way to overcome it.

💡

Use it to comfort

It's a great way to show support without being pushy.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the proverb.

궁하면 ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 통한다

The proverb is '궁하면 통한다'.

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سوالات متداول

1 سوال

It is neutral and can be used in most situations.

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

하늘이 무너져도 솟아날 구멍이 있다

similar

There is always a way out.

کجا استفاده کنیم

🤝

Encouraging a friend

A: 시험을 망친 것 같아.

B: 괜찮아, 궁하면 통한다고 다 방법이 있을 거야.

informal
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Work crisis

Manager: 예산이 부족해서 프로젝트가 중단될 위기입니다.

Team Lead: 궁하면 통한다고, 다른 지원 방법을 찾아봅시다.

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Gung' (a palace) that is blocked, but you find a 'Tong' (a tunnel) to get through.

Visual Association

A person stuck in a dark maze who suddenly sees a glowing exit sign appear as they keep walking.

Rhyme

궁하면 통한다, 길을 찾아간다.

Story

Min-su lost his job. He was sad. Then he remembered '궁하면 통한다'. He started a small business. Now he is happy.

Word Web

궁하다 (needy)통하다 (to pass through)방법 (method)위기 (crisis)해결 (solution)희망 (hope)

چالش

Write down one problem you have and one potential 'way' to solve it using this phrase.

In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

El que busca, encuentra.

Korean focuses on the situation, Spanish on the actor.

French high

Nécessité fait loi.

French is more about rules; Korean is about finding a path.

German high

Not macht erfinderisch.

German is more specific to 'invention' (creativity).

Japanese high

窮すれば通ず (Kyū sureba tsūzu).

None; they are culturally and linguistically identical.

Arabic high

الحاجة أم الاختراع (Al-hajah umm al-ikhtira').

Arabic uses a familial metaphor (mother).

Easily Confused

궁하면 통한다. در مقابل 궁하면 변한다

People mix the 'change' part with the 'pass through' part.

Remember '통' (pass) is the goal.

سوالات متداول (1)

It is neutral and can be used in most situations.

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