윗물이 맑아야 아랫물이 맑다고 · 윗물이 맑아야 아랫물이 맑은 법이다
leaders must set a good example for those below them
Example
윗물이 맑아야 아랫물이 맑다고, 사장님부터 규칙을 지켜야 해요.
Clean water upstream makes clean water downstream—the boss should follow the rules first.
Word parts
Water upstream must be clear for the water downstream to be clear.
Good to know
Pronounced [윈무리 말가야 아랜무리 막따] — nasalization and consonant simplification.
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