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다다익선 多多益善
The more there is of something, the better it becomes. It describes a situation where utility or value increases as quantity grows.
다다익선 (多多益善) means "The more there is of something, the better it becomes. It describes a situation where utility or value increases as quantity grows.". This idiom originates from the 'Biography of the Marquis of Huaiyin' in the Records of the Grand His
1 Meaning
다다익선 (多多益善) means “The more there is of something, the better it becomes. It describes a situation where utility or value increases as quantity grows.”.
Dadaikseon (多多益善) literally translates to 'the more, the better.' It refers to situations where an increase in quantity leads to greater effectiveness, utility, or value.
The Western Equivalent
“The more, the merrier”
Similar in spirit. Both mean a greater quantity is better. The nuance differs slightly: 多多益善 (from general Han Xin boasting he could command any number of troops) stresses capacity and advantage, while "the more, the merrier" stresses enjoyment.
2 Examples
A large-scale community project requiring a high volume of volunteers.
The organizers accepted far more applicants than initially planned and delegated specific roles to everyone.
A professional seeking to enhance their career through diverse self-development.
In addition to their core field, they acquired skills in foreign languages, coding, and video editing.
Launching a social media campaign for environmental protection.
Rather than relying on a few individuals, the campaign gathered tens of thousands of hashtag shares to create awareness.
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3 Origin
4 Key Lessons
Developing your personal capacity allows you to manage greater responsibilities and resources with confidence.
Positive energy and collaborative voices create a massive synergy that grows stronger as more people join in.
Sometimes, boldly pursuing abundance rather than settling for the bare minimum serves as a powerful engine for growth.
5 English Expression
English Vocabulary
The more, the better
많을수록 좋다 (다다익선)
"When it comes to volunteers for the event, the more, the better."
Till dawn
새벽까지
"We danced till dawn at the summer festival."
No doubt
의심의 여지 없이, 확실히
"She is, no doubt, the best singer in our class."
Roar
포효하다, 크게 울리다
"The crowd began to roar when the goal was scored."
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