Meaning
Cheap things are often of poor quality.
Cultural Background
Reflects a traditional frugality but also a high standard for quality. Most cultures have a version of this, showing a universal human experience with consumer disappointment.
Use with '역시'
Adding '역시' (as expected) makes it sound more natural.
Meaning
Cheap things are often of poor quality.
Use with '역시'
Adding '역시' (as expected) makes it sound more natural.
Test Yourself
What does '싼 게 비지떡' mean?
싼 게 비지떡이다.
The proverb warns that low price usually means low quality.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises싼 게 비지떡이다.
The proverb warns that low price usually means low quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be, if you say it about someone else's purchase.
Related Phrases
가성비가 좋다
contrastGood value for money.
싼 맛에 쓰다
similarUse it because it's cheap.