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TOPIK 4noun

유비무환

yubimuhwan

유비무환이 · 유비무환을 (often 유비무환이에요)

better safe than sorry; preparation prevents trouble

Example

유비무환이라고, 비가 올 수도 있으니까 우산을 챙겨 가세요.

Better safe than sorry—it might rain, so take an umbrella.

Word parts

유 have비 prepare무 none환 trouble

Literally 'if prepared, no trouble'.