Nuance Dictionary / Social Situations
돌다리도 두드려 보고 건너라 Doldarido dudeuryeo bogo geonneora
Even a stone bridge should be tapped before crossing; never rush into a high-stakes financial move.
What does 돌다리도 두드려 보고 건너라 mean?
돌다리도 두드려 보고 건너라 (Doldarido dudeuryeo bogo geonneora) means: Even a stone bridge should be tapped before crossing; never rush into a high-stakes financial move.
Speakers use this proverb to advise caution and careful verification before committing to a course of action. It appears in contexts involving financial planning, business ventures, and major decisions where haste could lead to loss. It is frequently invoked by elders, advisors, or experienced peers counseling restraint.
In financial contexts, this can sound like a prudent warning against speculation, reminding listeners to verify every detail before moving money.
In financial contexts, this can sound like a prudent warning against speculation, reminding listeners to verify every detail before moving money.
Other sides of 돌다리도 두드려 보고 건너라
◆ Preparation & Planning — Speakers use this proverb when advising someone to exercise extreme caution and thorough preparation before undertaking a significant task, project, or contract. It is typically invoked by cautious elders, experienced colleagues, or project managers to warn against haste and encourage double-checking every detail.
Depending on the context, this can sound like a piece of timeless wisdom or an overly cautious warning from someone reluctant to take risks.
Depending on the context, this can sound like a piece of timeless wisdom or an overly cautious warning from someone reluctant to take risks.
How it's actually used
- 돌다리도 두드려 보고 건너라는 속담이 있듯이, 주식 투자를 하기 전에 기업의 재무 상태를 꼼꼼히 확인해야 한다.
Dol-darido dudeuryeo bogo geonneoraneun sokdami itseutni, jusik tujareul hagi jeone gieopeui jaemu sangtaereul kkomkkomhi hwaginhaeya handa.
As the saying goes to tap even a stone bridge before crossing, you must thoroughly check a company's financial health before investing in stocks.
💡 A financial advisor warning against hasty stock investments - 큰돈이 오가는 계약일수록 돌다리도 두드려 보고 건너는 심정으로 조심해야 한다.
Keundoni oganeun gyeyagilsurok dol-darido dudeuryeo bogo geonneuneun simjeongeuro josimhaeya handa.
The larger the sum of money involved in a contract, the more cautiously you must approach it, like tapping a stone bridge before crossing.
💡 A business mentor advising caution during contract negotiations - 주변에서 아무리 유망하다고 추천해도 돌다리도 두드려 보고 건너듯 직접 리스크를 분석해 봐야 한다.
Jubyeon-eseo amuri yumanghadago chucheonhaedo dol-darido dudeuryeo bogo geonnedeut jikjeop riseukeureul bunseokhae bwaeya handa.
No matter how promising others say it is, you must analyze the risks yourself, just as you would tap a stone bridge before crossing.
💡 Someone cautioning a friend about accepting investment tips blindly
Related words in Social Situations
동상이몽 dong-sang-i-mong뒷북치다 dwit-buk-chida어스름 eo-seu-reum억지 eok-ji어색하다 eosaekhada