意思
Collective effort can achieve anything.
文化背景
The proverb is a linguistic reflection of 'Asar', a tradition where the community performs unpaid labor for a member in need. It's a key part of the 'Rukhani Zhangyru' (Spiritual Modernization) program. Water (lakes/wells) was the most precious resource in the steppe. Comparing collective effort to the creation of a lake is the highest form of praise for teamwork. In the age of Instagram and Telegram, this proverb has found a second life in 'Kairymdylyk' (charity) hashtags and crowdfunding for medical treatments. This is one of the first proverbs Kazakh children learn in school to encourage 'Yntymak' (solidarity) and discourage selfishness.
Use it for small donations
This is the most common modern use. If you see someone donating a small amount, use this to tell them it still matters.
Don't take it literally
Never use this in a context involving actual hygiene or health discussions, as the literal meaning is 'spitting'.
意思
Collective effort can achieve anything.
Use it for small donations
This is the most common modern use. If you see someone donating a small amount, use this to tell them it still matters.
Don't take it literally
Never use this in a context involving actual hygiene or health discussions, as the literal meaning is 'spitting'.
The 'Asar' Connection
Mentioning 'Asar' alongside this proverb will make you sound like a very culturally aware learner.
自我测试
Complete the proverb.
Көп түкірсе - ____.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'көл' (lake).
In which situation is this proverb most appropriate?
A group of friends is collecting money to buy a gift for a teacher.
The proverb highlights that many small donations lead to a big result.
What is the figurative meaning of the proverb?
Көп түкірсе - көл.
This is the core metaphorical meaning of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Біз бұл ауланы жалғыз тазалай алмаймыз. B: Қорықпа, қазір көршілер келеді. ____.
B is encouraging A by saying that with the neighbors' help, the task will be easy.
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4 练习Көп түкірсе - ____.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'көл' (lake).
A group of friends is collecting money to buy a gift for a teacher.
The proverb highlights that many small donations lead to a big result.
Көп түкірсе - көл.
This is the core metaphorical meaning of the phrase.
A: Біз бұл ауланы жалғыз тазалай алмаймыз. B: Қорықпа, қазір көршілер келеді. ____.
B is encouraging A by saying that with the neighbors' help, the task will be easy.
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常见问题
5 个问题No, in this specific proverbial context, it is a poetic metaphor for a 'tiny drop' or 'minimal effort'. It is not seen as gross.
Yes, it's very appropriate for motivating a team or thanking a department for their collective work.
It is the conditional suffix meaning 'if'. 'Түкір-' (spit) + '-се' (if).
No, the phrase is already very short. People usually say the whole thing.
Technically yes, but it is almost exclusively used for positive, constructive collective actions.
相关表达
Жұмыла көтерген жүк жеңіл
synonymA load lifted together is light.
Бірлік бар жерде, тірлік бар
builds onWhere there is unity, there is life/prosperity.
Саусақ бірікпей, ине ілікпейді
similarUnless the fingers unite, the needle cannot be held.
Жалғыздың үні шықпас
contrastThe voice of a lone person is not heard.
