Word details
송충이
- Pronunciation
- 송충이
- Part of speech
- noun
- Vocabulary level
- none
pine caterpillar
A blackish brown insect the size of the little finger that is covered with hair and that feeds on pine needles.
Proverbs
송충이가 갈잎을 먹으면 죽는다[떨어진다]
A pine caterpillar would die[fall], if it eats oak leaves
If one tries to do something beyond one's capacity or reach, it is likely to do harm to oneself.
송충이는 솔잎을 먹어야 한다
A pine caterpillar should eat pine needles
It is advised not to do something beyond one's capacity or reach.