Korean word

칠전팔기

Pronunciation

Romanizationchiljeonpalgi

Meaning

  • nounperseverance

Example

어머니는 칠전팔기의 이야기로 우리를 격려했다.eo meo ni neun chil jeon pal gi ui i ya gi ro u ri reul kyeong nyeo haet tta

Mother encouraged us with a story about perseverance.

Illustration for 칠전팔기 (perseverance)

More examples

실패를 여러 번 겪었지만 그는 칠전팔기로 결국 성공했다.sil pae reul yeo reo peon kyeo kkeot jji man keu neun chil jeon pal gi ro kyeol guk seong gong haet tta

Although he experienced failure many times, he ultimately succeeded through perseverance.

Core concept

Falling again and again but choosing to rise and continue each time.

Common phrases

  • 칠전팔기 정신chil jeon pal gi cheong sin

    spirit of perseverance

  • 칠전팔기의 교훈chil jeon pal gi ui kyo hun

    lesson of perseverance

Similar words

끈기kkeungi: Steady persistence keeps an effort going when progress is difficult or slow.
인내innae: Endurance allows someone to bear suffering and remain calm.
근성keunseong: Tenacity gives someone the drive to keep working despite setbacks.
의지uiji: A strong resolve directs actions toward an intended result.

Definition in Korean

여러 번 실패해도 포기하지 않고 다시 일어서려는 굳은 마음을 이르는 말.yeo reo peon sil pae hae do po gi ha ji an ko ta si i reo seo ryeo neun ku deun ma eu meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean idiom comes from a traditional expression meaning seven falls and eight rises, turning repeated setbacks into a picture of perseverance.

Usage tips

  • It often appears when someone is being encouraged, so it can sound more uplifting and literary than simply saying never give up.

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