좋은 말을 해야 좋은 말을 듣는다.
joheun mal-eul haeya joheun mal-eul deutneunda.
Speak well to hear well.
Meaning
You receive kindness and good words in return for speaking kindly.
Cultural Background
This is taught in schools as part of character education.
Use it as a buffer
If someone is being rude, you can say this proverb calmly to signal that you want to reset the tone of the conversation.
Meaning
You receive kindness and good words in return for speaking kindly.
Use it as a buffer
If someone is being rude, you can say this proverb calmly to signal that you want to reset the tone of the conversation.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
좋은 말을 해야 좋은 말을 ____.
The proverb literally means 'If you do good speech, you hear good speech'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises좋은 말을 해야 좋은 말을 ____.
The proverb literally means 'If you do good speech, you hear good speech'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is neutral. It can be used in formal speeches or casual chats.
Related Phrases
가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다
synonymThe classic version of the same idea.
