A1 Proverb 中性

소문난 잔치에 먹을 것 없다.

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Much ado about nothing.

意思

A highly anticipated event or situation that ultimately proves disappointing.

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文化背景

In Korea, food is central to social gatherings. A 'feast' (잔치) represents the height of hospitality. Therefore, a feast with no food is the ultimate symbol of a failed social obligation. Japanese culture values 'omotenashi' (hospitality). The idea of a famous event failing to provide is seen as a major breach of etiquette, similar to the Korean sentiment. Western cultures often use the 'noise' metaphor. The focus is on the 'hype' rather than the 'feast'. Chinese culture places high value on 'face' (mianzi). A failed feast is a loss of face for the host, which is why the proverb is so powerful.

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Use it in reviews

It's the perfect phrase for writing online reviews for movies or restaurants.

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Don't be too harsh

Use it with a slightly humorous or cynical tone, not to be genuinely mean.

意思

A highly anticipated event or situation that ultimately proves disappointing.

💡

Use it in reviews

It's the perfect phrase for writing online reviews for movies or restaurants.

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Don't be too harsh

Use it with a slightly humorous or cynical tone, not to be genuinely mean.

自我测试

Which situation is appropriate for using the proverb?

You went to a concert that everyone said was amazing, but it was actually very boring. What do you say?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 소문난 잔치에 먹을 것 없다.

This proverb is used to express disappointment when an event fails to meet high expectations.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

소문난 잔치에 _____ 것 없다.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 먹을

The proverb specifically refers to 'things to eat' (먹을 것).

Match the situation to the correct proverb usage.

A restaurant has a 2-hour wait, but the food is bland.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 소문난 잔치에 먹을 것 없다.

The restaurant was hyped (famous) but the result (food) was disappointing.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 그 신작 게임 어때? B: 광고만 거창했지, ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 소문난 잔치에 먹을 것 없더라

The speaker is expressing disappointment after high expectations.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Which situation is appropriate for using the proverb? Choose A1

You went to a concert that everyone said was amazing, but it was actually very boring. What do you say?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 소문난 잔치에 먹을 것 없다.

This proverb is used to express disappointment when an event fails to meet high expectations.

Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

소문난 잔치에 _____ 것 없다.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 먹을

The proverb specifically refers to 'things to eat' (먹을 것).

Match the situation to the correct proverb usage. situation_matching A2

A restaurant has a 2-hour wait, but the food is bland.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 소문난 잔치에 먹을 것 없다.

The restaurant was hyped (famous) but the result (food) was disappointing.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 그 신작 게임 어때? B: 광고만 거창했지, ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 소문난 잔치에 먹을 것 없더라

The speaker is expressing disappointment after high expectations.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

Usually no. It's for events, products, or situations. For a person, use '빛 좋은 개살구' or '겉만 번지르르하다'.

It can be, if used to someone's face about their own work. Use it to describe external things.

No, '없다' is essential to the proverb's meaning.

The concept is simple, but the vocabulary (잔치, 소문난) is A2/B1. It's taught early because it's so common.

相关表达

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빛 좋은 개살구

similar

Looks good, tastes bad.

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용두사미

similar

Starts big, ends small.

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이름값 하다

contrast

To live up to one's reputation.

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기대 이하

builds on

Below expectations.

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