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Korean idiom look two moves ahead or gain twice

Idioms linked to “두01” · Linked dictionary word

두 수 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 보다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 두 수(를) 보다
  • 두 수를 보다
  • 두 수 보다

English rendering look two moves ahead or gain twice Literal translation: “see two moves”

Meaning 1

장기나 바둑에서, 한 번 수를 쓸 때 두 번 써서 얻는 수를 내다보다.

In Korean chess or go, to foresee, when making one move, the position obtainable after two moves.

Dictionary example 1

장기는 두 수를 보는 정도는 돼야 잘 둔다고 할 수 있다.

You can only be called a good Korean chess player if you can at least see two moves ahead.
Meaning 2

하나를 통하여 두 곳에서 이익을 보거나 잇따라 두 번 이익을 보다.

To gain in two areas through one thing, or to profit twice in succession.

Dictionary example 1

이 집을 사시면 교통도 좋고 집도 싸니 두 수를 보는 것이나 다름없습니다.

Buying this house is practically a double gain: it has good transport links and is inexpensive.

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“두 수를 보다” — look two moves ahead or gain twice: In Korean chess or go, to foresee, when making one move, the position obtainable after two moves.
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