두 손뼉이 맞아야 소리가 난다

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Literal Meaning

The palms of "two" hands have to meet to make a (clapping) sound.

Usage

Used to explain that some things cannot be done by one person alone.

손뼉 refers to the surface of the hand that is made up of both the palm of the hand (손바닥) and the fingers (손가락).

Korean Equivalent

English Equivalent

It takes two to tango.

Other Sources

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