Proverb
βEven a well-fed ghost has a fine complexion.
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What does this proverb mean?
The earthy exaggeration emphasizes the importance of eating well.
Sources and attribution
Unattributed Traditional proverb; individual author and earliest use unknown.
Source: National Institute of Korean Language β Korean Basic Dictionary , Korean Basic Dictionary, proverb: λ¨Ήκ³ μ£½μ κ·μ μ΄ λκΉλ κ³±λ€[μ’λ€]
Origin: Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown
View reference βTraditional Korean saying. English rendering and explanation by Quotations; not copied from the dictionaryβs definitions. The reference documents usage, not first authorship.
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