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Korean Proverb : Give a Peck and Receive a Bushel

Korean Proverb Series 54Give a Peck and Receive a Bushel“되로 주고 말로 받는다”(Doero jugo mallo batneunda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “되로 주고 말로 받는다” literally means“Give by the peck and receive by the bushel.”It means that what you do — whether good or bad —returns to you in greater measure.A small deed, word, or intention can multiply in effect,bringing back consequences far bey..

Korean Folktale Series 39The Story of the Good Brothers(의좋은 형제 이야기 · Euijoheun Hyeongje Iyagi)📜 1. The Tale BeginsLong ago, in a quiet village surrounded by green fields and gentle hills,there lived two brothers who loved each other dearly.They farmed side by side, shared every meal,and divided their harvest equally — as true brothers should.But one year, the land suffered from drought.Even tho..

Korean Proverb Series 33Give an Extra Rice Cake to the One You Dislike“미운 놈 떡 하나 더 준다”(Miun nom tteok hana deo junda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “미운 놈 떡 하나 더 준다” literally means“Give one more rice cake to the person you dislike.”It may sound paradoxical at first, but it carries deep emotional wisdom.It teaches that when anger or dislike arises, we should respond with kind..

Korean Proverb Series 17A Kind Word Can Repay a Thousand Pieces of Gold"말 한 마디에 천 냥 빚도 갚는다"(Mal han madi-e cheon nyang bitdo gapneunda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “말 한 마디에 천 냥 빚도 갚는다” literally translates to:“A single word can repay a debt of a thousand nyang (pieces of gold).”It emphasizes the immense power of kind, sincere speech. Just one thoughtful word can heal wound..

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 5“Heungbu and Nolbu”(흥부와 놀부 · Heungbu wa Nolbu)🕰️ 1. The StoryLong ago, there were two brothers with very different hearts. Heungbu, the younger, was poor but kind, while Nolbu, the elder, was wealthy but greedy and cruel. One spring, Heungbu found a swallow with a broken leg. Out of compassion, he carefully tended to the bird until it healed. In gratitude, the swallow..