Meaning
Even the easiest tasks become easier and more manageable when people work together.
Cultural Background
Reflects the 'Dure' tradition of communal farming. Used to promote team-building and cross-departmental cooperation. Teachers use it to encourage group study sessions.
Use it to be polite
It is a very polite way to ask for help.
Collectivism
It shows you value the group.
Meaning
Even the easiest tasks become easier and more manageable when people work together.
Use it to be polite
It is a very polite way to ask for help.
Collectivism
It shows you value the group.
Don't over-use
Don't use it for every single task.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing verb.
백지장도 맞들면 ____.
The proverb uses '낫다' to mean 'better'.
When is this phrase used?
Which situation is appropriate for this proverb?
It is used to encourage cooperation.
Choose the most natural sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
This is the standard form of the proverb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 이 상자 너무 무거워요. B: ____.
This is the most helpful and encouraging response.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises백지장도 맞들면 ____.
The proverb uses '낫다' to mean 'better'.
Which situation is appropriate for this proverb?
It is used to encourage cooperation.
Which sentence is correct?
This is the standard form of the proverb.
A: 이 상자 너무 무거워요. B: ____.
This is the most helpful and encouraging response.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is very professional and polite.
No, it means you value efficiency.
No, it can be used for mental tasks too.
Because it implies one way is superior to the other.
Yes, it is a great way to teach teamwork.
Sometimes people just say '맞들면 낫다'.
Yes, very common.
Yes, it fits well in essays and emails.
Related Phrases
뭉치면 살고 흩어지면 죽는다
similarUnited we live, divided we die.
십시일반
similarTen spoons make one bowl.
백지장도 맞들면 낫다
builds onCooperation is good.
