Korean Dictionary
How to say “Zero to Hero” in Korean
개천에서 용 난다
Gaecheoneseo Yong Nanda
IntermediateIdioms & Proverbs
Usage & Context
Gaecheoneseo yong nanda literally means a dragon rises from a muddy stream. It is a Korean proverb expressing that great people can emerge from humble origins.
Example Sentence
개천에서 용 난다는 말처럼 그는 어려운 환경에서 성공했어요.
Like the saying a dragon rises from a muddy stream, he succeeded despite humble origins.
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