意味
A little knowledge can be dangerous; incompetence causes harm.
文化的背景
Shamans were central to village life. The term '선무당' was a derogatory label for those who lacked the 'spirit' or training. The phrase is used in corporate settings to criticize 'armchair experts' who interfere in technical projects. Similar to Japanese '生兵法', there is a shared cultural value of respecting professional boundaries.
Context is key
Only use this when someone is actively causing harm or about to.
Don't be rude
It can sound condescending if used against a friend who is just trying their best.
意味
A little knowledge can be dangerous; incompetence causes harm.
Context is key
Only use this when someone is actively causing harm or about to.
Don't be rude
It can sound condescending if used against a friend who is just trying their best.
Shaman roots
Knowing the shaman origin helps you remember it's about 'ritual' or 'technical' failure.
自分をテスト
Which situation is appropriate for this proverb?
A friend who has never cooked tries to make a complex 5-course meal.
The friend is an amateur attempting a professional task.
Fill in the missing word.
선무당이 ____ 잡는다.
The proverb is '선무당이 사람 잡는다'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 내가 이 기계를 고쳐볼게. B: ____. 전문가를 불러.
It's a warning against amateur repair.
Match the proverb to the meaning.
선무당이 사람 잡는다
It warns against amateurism.
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4 問題A friend who has never cooked tries to make a complex 5-course meal.
The friend is an amateur attempting a professional task.
선무당이 ____ 잡는다.
The proverb is '선무당이 사람 잡는다'.
A: 내가 이 기계를 고쳐볼게. B: ____. 전문가를 불러.
It's a warning against amateur repair.
선무당이 사람 잡는다
It warns against amateurism.
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よくある質問
8 問No, it is specifically for amateurs.
It depends on your tone; it can be a friendly warning or a harsh critique.
It means 'half' or 'incomplete' in this context.
Yes, often to criticize incompetent management.
Sometimes people just say '선무당이 사람 잡네'.
It means to 'take' or 'catch' a life.
Yes, '선무당이 사람 잡는다고 내가 고치려다 망쳤어' (I tried to fix it and ruined it).
Yes, but this is the most common for this specific meaning.
関連フレーズ
아는 것이 힘이다
contrastKnowledge is power.
돌다리도 두들겨 보고 건너라
similarCheck the stone bridge before crossing.
배보다 배꼽이 더 크다
similarThe belly button is bigger than the belly.
