Meaning
Describes a situation where difficulties keep arising consecutively.
Cultural Background
Mountains cover 70% of Korea, making this a deeply ingrained cultural metaphor for life. Similar idioms exist in China and Japan, reflecting the shared mountainous geography and Confucian values of perseverance.
Use it for work
It's the perfect phrase for when you have a huge to-do list.
Meaning
Describes a situation where difficulties keep arising consecutively.
Use it for work
It's the perfect phrase for when you have a huge to-do list.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
문제 하나를 해결했더니 또 다른 문제가 생겼다. 정말 ____이다.
The correct idiom is '산 넘어 산', meaning one difficulty after another.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises문제 하나를 해결했더니 또 다른 문제가 생겼다. 정말 ____이다.
The correct idiom is '산 넘어 산', meaning one difficulty after another.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is strictly for difficulties.
Related Phrases
첩첩산중
synonymMountains piled on mountains
설상가상
similarSnow on top of frost
