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TOPIK 6noun

후생가외

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후생가외가 · 후생가외를

the younger generation deserves respect, juniors may surpass their elders

Example

후생가외라더니 신입 사원의 실력이 대단해요.

They say juniors may surpass us — the new employee's skills are amazing.

Word parts

후 after생 born가 can외 fear

From Confucius: those born after us deserve awe, for they may surpass us.