A1 Proverb 中性

급할수록 돌아가라.

Geuphalsurok doragara.

Haste makes waste.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

When you are in a rush, taking a slightly longer, safer path is often faster than rushing and making mistakes.

  • Means: Haste makes waste; prioritize accuracy over speed when under pressure.
  • Used in: Work projects, exam preparation, or when someone is panicking.
  • Don't confuse: It does not mean to be lazy; it means to be methodical.
🏃‍♂️ (Running) + 🛑 (Stop) + 🛤️ (Detour) = ✅ (Success)

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means 'if you are in a hurry, go slowly.' It helps you remember to be careful when you have a lot of work.
When you have a deadline, you might want to rush. This proverb tells you that taking a careful, longer path is actually better because it prevents mistakes.
This proverb is used to advise someone to maintain quality over speed. By taking a methodical approach, you avoid the common pitfall of having to redo work due to errors caused by rushing.
Often used in professional environments, this expression serves as a reminder that strategic patience is a form of efficiency. It highlights the trade-off between immediate speed and long-term accuracy.
This proverb reflects a cognitive approach to task management, emphasizing that the perception of urgency should not override the necessity of systematic execution. It is a quintessential piece of advice for mitigating the risks associated with high-pressure environments.
Rooted in traditional wisdom, this phrase functions as a heuristic for decision-making under stress. It posits that the 'optimal' path is not necessarily the shortest one, but the one that minimizes the probability of failure, thereby optimizing the total time-to-completion.

意思

When in a hurry, it is better to take a careful, roundabout way to avoid mistakes.

🌍

文化背景

Reflects the tension between 'Pali-pali' culture and the need for quality. The exact equivalent 'Isogaba maware' shows shared East Asian values.

🎯

Use it to calm others

It's a very kind way to tell someone to relax.

意思

When in a hurry, it is better to take a careful, roundabout way to avoid mistakes.

🎯

Use it to calm others

It's a very kind way to tell someone to relax.

自我测试

Choose the correct form of the proverb.

급할수록 ____.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 돌아가라

The proverb is '급할수록 돌아가라'.

🎉 得分： /1

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常见问题

1 个问题

No, it is considered wise advice.

相关表达

🔗

천천히 하세요

similar

Please do it slowly.

在哪里用

📚

Exam Prep

A: 시험이 내일인데 너무 불안해.

B: 급할수록 돌아가라잖아. 기본부터 다시 봐.

informal
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Office Work

Manager: 마감 시간이 얼마 안 남았지만, 급할수록 돌아가라는 말처럼 꼼꼼히 검토하세요.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a rabbit running fast and tripping. The turtle walks slowly and wins. 'Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.'

Visual Association

Imagine a mountain path. A shortcut is covered in thorns, while the long path is clear and paved.

Rhyme

급할수록 돌아가라, 실수를 막아라.

Story

Min-su was rushing to finish his report. He made three typos. His boss said, 'Min-su, 급할수록 돌아가라.' Min-su took a breath, checked his work, and finished faster than if he had rushed.

Word Web

급하다 (urgent)돌아가다 (go around)실수 (mistake)천천히 (slowly)지혜 (wisdom)서두르다 (to rush)

挑战

Next time you feel stressed, stop for 30 seconds, breathe, and then start your task.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Vísteme despacio que tengo prisa.

The Spanish version is more specific to the act of dressing.

French moderate

Rien ne sert de courir ; il faut partir à point.

French emphasizes preparation over the act of slowing down.

German high

Eile mit Weile.

German is more concise and poetic.

Japanese very_high

急がば回れ (Isogaba maware).

None; they are essentially the same proverb.

Arabic high

في التأني السلامة وفي العجلة الندامة.

Arabic explicitly mentions the result (regret).

Easily Confused

급할수록 돌아가라. 对比 천천히 가세요

Learners think it means 'take the long way'.

It just means 'go slowly'.

常见问题 (1)

No, it is considered wise advice.

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