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북장단을 치다 [추다/맞추다] Possible alternative: “추다/맞추다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 북장단을 치다[추다/맞추다]
  • 북장단을 치다
  • 북장단을 추다 Unverified form
  • 북장단을 맞추다 Unverified form

English rendering Handle matters with sound judgment Literal translation: “Beat [dance to/match] the drum rhythm”

Meaning 1

(비유적으로) 정황에 따라 일을 줏대 있게 잘 처리하다.

Figuratively, deal with affairs well and steadfastly according to their circumstances

Dictionary example 1

모든 일에 북장단을 치는 그는 믿음직하다.

He is dependable, handling every matter with sound judgment.

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Illustration of the first meaning of “북통을 지다”: For a professional ritual reciter to be driven out carrying the drum when the sick person dies during the recitation. be driven out after a failed healing rite For a professional ritual reciter to be driven out carrying the drum when the sick person dies during the recitation. Illustration of the first meaning of “북통을 지우다”: When a sick person dies during scripture recitation, burden the reciter with their drum and drive them away Drive out a ritual reciter When a sick person dies during scripture recitation, burden the reciter with their drum and drive them away Illustration of the first meaning of “솔발을 놓다”: Shake a large brass warning bell 2 meanings Ring a warning bell or spread a secret Shake a large brass warning bell Illustration of the first meaning of “솔발을 치다”: Shout to inform many people of something one has found. Announce a discovery Shout to inform many people of something one has found. Illustration of the first meaning of “육각을 잡히다”: To assemble the traditional six-part instrumental ensemble and have it perform music. have a traditional instrumental ensemble perform To assemble the traditional six-part instrumental ensemble and have it perform music. Illustration of the first meaning of “은방울을 굴리는 듯하다”: For a sound to be extremely beautiful and pleasant. have a beautifully clear voice For a sound to be extremely beautiful and pleasant. Illustration of the first meaning of “장단을 맞추다”: Speak or act to suit another person's mood or wishes. Play along with someone Speak or act to suit another person's mood or wishes. Illustration of the first meaning of “장단을 잡다”: Begin playing a melody in time with the piece's rhythm. Begin playing to the rhythm Begin playing a melody in time with the piece's rhythm. Illustration of the first meaning of “장단을 치다”: To beat a janggu, drum, or the like in time with instrumental music or singing. beat time To beat a janggu, drum, or the like in time with instrumental music or singing. Illustration of the first meaning of “장단이 맞다”: Have the rhythm fit well 2 meanings Keep in rhythm or harmony Have the rhythm fit well

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“북장단을 치다” — Handle matters with sound judgment: Figuratively, deal with affairs well and steadfastly according to their circumstances
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