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무너진 탑은 다시 세우기 어렵다

muneojin tapeun dashi seugi eopda
proverb★Intermediate— it's hard to restore what has collapsed◆proverb
◆ What It Really Means
It is extremely difficult to restore something that has collapsed or failed, emphasizing the importance of prevention and careful management.
¶ Literal Meaning
A collapsed tower is hard to rebuild.
Literal Breakdown
무너진collapsed+탑tower+다시again+세우기to build+어렵다difficult
◇ Mental Image
The mental image of a fallen tower that is difficult to rebuild, symbolizing the challenges of restoring something that has collapsed.
◈ When to Use
A manager might use this proverb to warn the team about the consequences of neglecting a project, emphasizing that it's easier to prevent failure than to fix it later.
◉ Cultural Note
This proverb reflects the Korean cultural value of diligence and the importance of careful planning to avoid irreversible mistakes.
formal

This proverb emphasizes that once something has collapsed or failed, it is extremely difficult to restore it to its original state. It highlights the importance of prevention and careful management to avoid irreversible damage.

무너진 신뢰는 다시 세우기 어렵다.

Once trust has collapsed, it's hard to rebuild.

무너진 경제는 다시 세우기 어렵다.

A collapsed economy is hard to restore.

💡

This proverb is often used in business, relationships, and policy discussions to warn against neglect or mismanagement that could lead to irreversible consequences.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

무너진 신뢰phrase
collapsed trust
무너진 경제phrase
collapsed economy

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This proverb is best used in formal or serious discussions about the consequences of neglect or mismanagement.

⚡Gold Rule

Prevention is Key

The proverb underscores the importance of preventing collapse in the first place, as restoration is often much harder.

📖Word Origin

This proverb originates from the idea that a fallen tower (탑) is difficult to rebuild, symbolizing the challenges of restoring something that has collapsed.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is often used in formal or serious contexts to emphasize the importance of prevention and careful management. It is not typically used in casual conversation.

Word Breakdown

무너진
collapsed
root
+
탑
tower
root
+
다시
again
root
+
세우기
to build
root
+
어렵다
difficult
root
한영사전

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