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TOPIK 5noun

과유불급

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과유불급이 · 과유불급을

too much is as bad as too little; moderation is best

Example

운동도 과유불급이니까 너무 무리하지 마세요.

Even exercise can be overdone, so don't push yourself too hard.

Word parts

과 excess유 like불 not급 reach

Literally 'going too far is like falling short'; a saying attributed to Confucius.