Korean Dictionary

How to say “All that Glitters is not Gold” in Korean

빛 좋은 개살구

Bit Joheun Gaesalgu

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Usage & Context

Bit joheun gaesalgu literally means a wild apricot that looks good. This Korean proverb means that appearances can be deceiving and things may not be as good as they look.

Example Sentence

겉만 보고 판단하지 마세요, 빛 좋은 개살구일 수 있어요.

Do not judge by appearances only, it may be all that glitters is not gold.

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