말 한마디에 천 냥 빚도 갚는다.
mal handa-e cheon nyang bitdo gapneunda.
A kind word goes a long way.
Meaning
Polite and kind words can resolve even serious problems or debts.
Cultural Background
Reflects the importance of 'Jeong' and social harmony. Emphasizes the role of the speaker in maintaining order.
Use it in apologies
It is a great way to show you are sincere when saying sorry.
Meaning
Polite and kind words can resolve even serious problems or debts.
Use it in apologies
It is a great way to show you are sincere when saying sorry.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
말 한마디에 ____ 빚도 갚는다.
The traditional proverb uses '천 냥' (1,000 nyang).
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Practice Bank
1 exercises말 한마디에 ____ 빚도 갚는다.
The traditional proverb uses '천 냥' (1,000 nyang).
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a proverb about the power of communication.
Related Phrases
가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다
similarIf you speak kindly, others will speak kindly to you.
