100 Must-Know Idioms for Suneung
100 most tested idioms on the Korean SAT, sorted by frequency.
Top 10 Most Tested
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온고지신
溫故知新Learn the new by reviewing the old
Most cited in Korean SAT reading passages. Appears in education-related texts.
역지사지
易地思之Think from another perspective
Frequent in ethics and social studies. Empathy-related passages.
과유불급
過猶不及Too much is as bad as too little
From the Analerta. In non-fiction passages about balance.
사필귀정
事必歸正All returns to the right path
In Korean history, related to historical justice.
새옹지마
塞翁之馬Fortune and misfortune are unpredictable
Frequent in classical Korean section. Also in Classical Chinese reading.
Korean Non-fiction Frequent
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격물치지
格物致知Investigate things to extend knowledge
Essential in Neo-Confucianism passages. Connected to Korean philosophers.
지행합일
知行合一Unite knowledge and action
In comparative philosophy passages. Academic practice theme.
법고창신
法古創新Follow tradition, create innovation
In culture/art passages. Theme of tradition vs innovation.
교학상장
敎學相長Teaching and learning grow together
In education theory passages.
후생가외
後生可畏The young generation is formidable
In generational theory passages. Confucius teaching.
