갈수록 태산
"out of the frying pan into the fire"
Korean word for out of the frying pan into the fire
≋Idioms
Korean idiomatic expressions
Pronunciation Guide
갈수록 태산[galsu·rok taesan]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"
English Translation
out of the frying pan into the fire
Meaning & Usage
'갈수록 태산' means 'out of the frying pan into the fire' 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 "갈수록 태산".
Intermediate
My grandmother often says "갈수록 태산".
Advanced
"갈수록 태산" is a traditional Korean idiomatic expression used since long ago.
Master
Knowing the origin and usage of "갈수록 태산" offers a glimpse into the Korean way of thinking.
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