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== English Equivalent ==
== English Equivalent ==
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
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Revision as of 04:50, 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."

Korean Equivalent

English Equivalent

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.


Examples