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금상첨화

"icing on the cake"

Korean word for icing on the cake

Idioms

Korean idiomatic expressions

Pronunciation Guide

금상첨화[geumsangcheomhwa]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
  • "eu" is like "oo" but with unrounded lips

English Translation

icing on the cake

Meaning & Usage

'금상첨화' means 'icing on the cake' in English.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Expressions are best learned as fixed phrases. Memorize them as a whole.
  • 💡Korean idiomatic expressions
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
I learned the expression "금상첨화".
Intermediate
My grandmother often says "금상첨화".
Advanced
"금상첨화" is a traditional Korean idiomatic expression used since long ago.
Master
Knowing the origin and usage of "금상첨화" offers a glimpse into the Korean way of thinking.
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