식자우환이 · 식자우환을
knowledge brings worry; ignorance is bliss
Example
식자우환이라더니 너무 많이 알아서 오히려 걱정이 많아요.
Knowledge is a burden, they say; knowing too much just makes me worry more.
Word parts
식 know+자 letter+우 worry+환 trouble
Literally 'knowing letters brings worry and trouble'.
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Pronounced [식짜우환].
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