콩 심은 데 콩 나고 팥 심은 데 팥 난다.
Kong sim-eun de kong nago pat sim-eun de pat nanda.
Sow beans, get beans; sow red beans, get red beans.
Meaning
You reap what you sow; consequences match actions.
Cultural Background
This is a fundamental lesson taught to children to encourage honesty and diligence. The concept of karma (인과응보) is shared across East Asian cultures, making this proverb easily understood in China and Japan.
Don't overthink it
It's just about cause and effect. If you put in the work, you get the reward.
Meaning
You reap what you sow; consequences match actions.
Don't overthink it
It's just about cause and effect. If you put in the work, you get the reward.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
콩 심은 데 콩 나고 팥 심은 데 ____ 난다.
The proverb pairs beans with beans and red beans with red beans.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises콩 심은 데 콩 나고 팥 심은 데 ____ 난다.
The proverb pairs beans with beans and red beans with red beans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if someone does something bad and faces a bad result, you can say this.
Related Phrases
인과응보
synonymCause and effect/retribution
