Meaning
Early habits are deeply ingrained and persist throughout one's entire life; old habits die hard.
Cultural Background
It is a staple of traditional parenting advice. The equivalent '三つ子の魂百まで' is equally ubiquitous.
Memorize the numbers
Remember 3 and 80. They are the key to this proverb.
Meaning
Early habits are deeply ingrained and persist throughout one's entire life; old habits die hard.
Memorize the numbers
Remember 3 and 80. They are the key to this proverb.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
세 살 버릇 ______ 간다.
The proverb specifically mentions '여든' (eighty).
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises세 살 버릇 ______ 간다.
The proverb specifically mentions '여든' (eighty).
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is often used to explain why an adult's behavior is hard to change.
Related Phrases
습관은 제2의 천성이다
similarHabits are like a second nature.
