Korean Dictionary
How to say “Go Against the Grain” in Korean
시류에 역행하다
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Usage & Context
Going against the grain means acting contrary to what is expected or normal. In Korean conformist culture, this takes courage and is sometimes admired and sometimes criticized.
Example Sentence
시류에 역행하는 것은 용기가 필요한 일이에요.
Going against the grain requires courage.
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