Signification
Speaking kindly will result in others speaking kindly to you; treat others as you wish to be treated.
Contexte culturel
This is one of the first proverbs children learn in school. The emphasis on '말' (speech) highlights the importance of harmony in Confucian-influenced societies.
Use it as a soft correction
If a friend is being rude, say this proverb to gently remind them that their behavior is causing the bad response.
Signification
Speaking kindly will result in others speaking kindly to you; treat others as you wish to be treated.
Use it as a soft correction
If a friend is being rude, say this proverb to gently remind them that their behavior is causing the bad response.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
가는 말이 ____ 오는 말이 곱다.
The proverb uses '고와야' to mean 'must be kind'.
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercices가는 말이 ____ 오는 말이 곱다.
The proverb uses '고와야' to mean 'must be kind'.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it's a proverb, not a law of physics. Sometimes people are rude regardless of your kindness.
Expressions liées
가는 정이 있어야 오는 정이 있다
similarAffection must go out to come back.
