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복의 배

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English rendering a prosperous belly Literal translation: “a belly of good fortune”

Meaning 1

배가 나온 사람을 놀림조로 이르는 말.

A teasing expression for a person with a protruding belly.

Dictionary example 1

그 사람은 중년에 접어들더니 복의 배 가 되어 모양새가 우습다.

On entering middle age, he acquired a prosperous belly and looked comical.
Meaning 2

재산이 많은 사람을 놀림조로 이르는 말.

A teasing expression for a person with considerable wealth.

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