A1 Proverb Neutral

제 눈에 안경

Je nune angyeong

Glasses on one's own eyes

Meaning

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; what one likes is good to them.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the importance of personal perspective in a collectivist society. Universally understood concept of subjective beauty. Similar concepts exist in China and Japan, emphasizing diversity of taste. Often used in casual conversation to end debates about taste.

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Use it to be polite

It's a great way to disagree without being rude.

Meaning

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; what one likes is good to them.

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Use it to be polite

It's a great way to disagree without being rude.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

남들이 뭐라 해도 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 제 눈에 안경이야

This is the standard proverb.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

남들이 뭐라 해도 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 제 눈에 안경이야

This is the standard proverb.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it works for clothes, art, food, and more.

Related Phrases

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콩깍지가 씌다

similar

To be blinded by love.

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취향 존중

builds on

Respecting someone's taste.

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