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== Literal Meaning == | ==Literal Meaning== | ||
An inexperienced shaman causes people pain. | An inexperienced shaman causes people pain. | ||
== Usage == | ==Usage== | ||
Used to comment on or to warn people about a person who is pretending to know more than he or she really does. | Used to comment on or to warn people about a person who is pretending to know more than he or she really does. | ||
무당 means "shaman," and "선" means "inexperienced," so 선무당 means an "inexperienced (novice) shaman." 사람을 잡는다 means "to give people pain by using words, labor, or a whip." | 무당 means "shaman," and "선" means "inexperienced," so 선무당 means an "inexperienced (novice) shaman." 사람을 잡는다 means "to give people pain by using words, labor, or a whip." | ||
==English Equivalent== | |||
== English Equivalent == | |||
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. | A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. | ||
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== Also | ==See Also== | ||
[[Category:Proverbs]] | [[Category:Proverbs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:52, 4 December 2009
Literal Meaning
An inexperienced shaman causes people pain.
Usage
Used to comment on or to warn people about a person who is pretending to know more than he or she really does.
무당 means "shaman," and "선" means "inexperienced," so 선무당 means an "inexperienced (novice) shaman." 사람을 잡는다 means "to give people pain by using words, labor, or a whip."
English Equivalent
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.