Korean Four-Character Idioms
각골난망
刻骨難忘
Word for word
“carved in the bone, hard to forget”
What it means
A kindness you'll never forget.
When you'd use it
Formal, heartfelt thanks.
Example
어려울 때 도와주신 은혜는 각골난망입니다.I'll never forget how you helped me when times were hard.
Frequently asked questions
What does 각골난망 (刻骨難忘) mean?
각골난망 (刻骨難忘) is a Korean four-character idiom: a kindness you'll never forget.
What are the Chinese characters in 각골난망?
각골난망 is written 刻骨難忘 in hanja (Chinese characters), literally “carved in the bone, hard to forget”.
When do Koreans use 각골난망?
Typical use: formal, heartfelt thanks.
How do you use 각골난망 in a sentence?
“어려울 때 도와주신 은혜는 각골난망입니다.” means “I'll never forget how you helped me when times were hard.”