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의미 없는 곳에 길이 없다

ui-mi eomneun gose geun-i eopda
proverb★Intermediate— there is no path without purpose◆proverb
◆ What It Really Means
Without a clear purpose or goal, progress or success is impossible.
¶ Literal Meaning
There is no path in a place without meaning.
Literal Breakdown
의미 없는without meaning+곳에in the place+길이 없다there is no path
◇ Mental Image
A journey or path that cannot exist without a clear destination or purpose.
◈ When to Use
A mentor advising a young person to find their life's purpose to achieve success.
◉ Cultural Note
This proverb reflects traditional Korean values of purposefulness and goal-oriented action.
literary

This proverb emphasizes that meaningful action requires clear purpose or intention. It suggests that without a defined goal or direction, progress is impossible.

의미 없는 곳에 길이 없다. 따라서, 인생에서 중요한 것은 방향을 정하는 것이다.

There is no path without purpose. Therefore, the most important thing in life is to set a direction.

💡

Often used to motivate people to find their life's purpose or to encourage goal-setting.

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목적이 없으면 길이 없다proverb
without a goal, there is no path

💡Pro Tip

Motivational Use

This proverb is often used to inspire people to set clear goals and find purpose in their lives.

⚡Gold Rule

Purpose-Driven Action

This proverb underscores the importance of having a clear purpose or goal to achieve success in any endeavor.

📖Word Origin

This proverb likely originated from traditional Korean wisdom emphasizing the importance of purpose in life and action.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is often used in motivational or philosophical contexts to encourage people to find meaning in their actions.

Word Breakdown

의미 없는
without meaning
phrase
+
곳에
in the place
phrase
+
길이 없다
there is no path
phrase
한영사전

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