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If you cannot give alms, do not break the begging bowl.

β€” Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown

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What does this proverb mean?

Even when unable to help, avoid making another person's life harder.

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Unattributed Traditional proverb; individual author and earliest use unknown.

Source: National Institute of Korean Language β€” Korean Basic Dictionary , Korean Basic Dictionary, proverb: 동λƒ₯은 λͺ» μ€˜λ„ μͺ½λ°•μ€ 깨지 마라

Origin: Korean proverb; individual author and earliest origin unknown

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