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TOPIK 6noun

각주구검

gakjugugeom [각쭈구검]

각주구검이 · 각주구검을

foolishly sticking to outdated ways, failing to adapt

Example

시대가 바뀌었는데 옛 방식만 고집하는 건 각주구검이에요.

Insisting on old methods when times have changed is like marking the boat.

Word parts

각 carve주 boat구 seek검 sword

A man dropped his sword from a boat, marked the boat, and searched there after landing.

Good to know

Pronounced [각쭈구검] with a tensed ㅈ.