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To be generous or magnanimous; to have a big heart or be forgiving
그는 항상 간이 커서 남을 용서해준다.
He always has a big heart and forgives others.
간이 크면 인생이 편해진다.
If you have a big heart, life becomes easier.
This idiom emphasizes someone's generosity, forgiveness, or willingness to overlook others' mistakes.
This idiom is often used to compliment someone's character or to describe a situation where someone shows great patience or forgiveness.
In Korean culture, having a 'big heart' is highly valued, and this idiom reflects that ideal.
The phrase comes from the idea that the '간' (gallbladder) being large symbolizes a person's ability to endure and forgive, as the gallbladder was traditionally believed to control emotions like anger and resentment.
This idiom is commonly used to describe someone who is forgiving, generous, or not easily offended. It can be used in both positive and neutral contexts.