가는 정이 있어야 오는 정이 있다.
ganeun jeong-i iss-eoya oneun jeong-i issda.
Give and take in affection.
Meaning
Love and kindness are reciprocal; you receive what you give.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Jeong' is essential to understanding Korean social life. Reciprocity is a core Confucian value.
Use it to break the ice
If someone is being shy, use this to encourage them to open up.
Meaning
Love and kindness are reciprocal; you receive what you give.
Use it to break the ice
If someone is being shy, use this to encourage them to open up.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
가는 정이 있어야 _____ 정이 있다.
The proverb is '가는 정' (outgoing) and '오는 정' (incoming).
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Practice Bank
1 exercises가는 정이 있어야 _____ 정이 있다.
The proverb is '가는 정' (outgoing) and '오는 정' (incoming).
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it applies to all relationships.
Related Phrases
가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다
similarKind words lead to kind words.
