Korean Proverbs
비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳어진다
bi on dwie ttangi gudeojinda
Word for word
“After the rain, the ground grows firm.”
What it means
Getting through a hard time makes a bond or a person stronger.
When you'd say it
After a couple or team makes up after a big fight.
Example
그렇게 싸우더니 더 친해졌네. 비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳어진다더니.After that fight you two are even closer. The ground hardens after rain.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Korean proverb “비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳어진다” mean?
“비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳어진다” (bi on dwie ttangi gudeojinda) is a Korean proverb: getting through a hard time makes a bond or a person stronger.
What is the literal translation of “비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳어진다”?
Word for word, it says: “After the rain, the ground grows firm.”
When do Koreans say “비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳어진다”?
Typical use: after a couple or team makes up after a big fight.
How do you use “비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳어진다” in a sentence?
“그렇게 싸우더니 더 친해졌네. 비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳어진다더니.” means “After that fight you two are even closer. The ground hardens after rain.”