A1 Proverb Neutral

엎드려 절 받기.

eopdeuryeo jeol batgi.

Bowing down to receive a bow.

Meaning

Receiving something reluctantly or after begging for it.

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Cultural Background

The concept of 'nunchi' makes this phrase particularly biting, as it highlights a lack of social awareness.

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Use it sparingly

It can sound quite critical, so use it only when you want to point out insincerity.

Meaning

Receiving something reluctantly or after begging for it.

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Use it sparingly

It can sound quite critical, so use it only when you want to point out insincerity.

Test Yourself

Which situation is '엎드려 절 받기'?

A friend asks you to say they are smart. You say it because you feel pressured. What is this?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

Because you were pressured to say it, it is a forced bow.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which situation is '엎드려 절 받기'? Choose A1

A friend asks you to say they are smart. You say it because you feel pressured. What is this?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

Because you were pressured to say it, it is a forced bow.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, as it calls out someone's behavior. Use it with friends or in casual settings.

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생색내기

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Making a show of kindness

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