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Proverb
Neutral
윗물이 맑아야 아랫물이 맑다
Winmuri malgaya araenmuri malda
Clear upstream water makes clear downstream water
Meaning
Superiors must set a good example for subordinates to follow.
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Cultural Background
Deeply tied to Confucian respect for elders and leaders.
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Use it carefully
Don't use it to insult your boss directly unless you are very close.
Meaning
Superiors must set a good example for subordinates to follow.
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Use it carefully
Don't use it to insult your boss directly unless you are very close.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
윗물이 맑아야 ______ 맑다.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 아랫물이
The proverb compares the top water to the bottom water.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the proverb.
Fill Blank
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윗물이 맑아야 ______ 맑다.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 아랫물이
The proverb compares the top water to the bottom water.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but be polite.
Related Phrases
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솔선수범
synonymLeading by example
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