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Korean idiom Give up writing

Idioms linked to “붓01” · Linked dictionary word

붓을 꺾다 [던지다] Possible alternative: “던지다” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 붓을 꺾다[던지다]
  • 붓을 꺾다
  • 붓을 던지다 Unverified form

English rendering Give up writing Literal translation: “Break [throw down] the brush”

Meaning 1

문필 활동을 그만두다.

Cease literary activity.

Dictionary example 1

그는 이 소설을 마지막으로 붓을 꺾어 버리었다.

After this final novel, he stopped writing.
동의어 붓을 놓다
Meaning 2

글을 쓰는 문필 활동에 관한 희망을 버리고 다른 일을 하다.

Abandon hopes of literary activity and do other work.

Dictionary example 1

전란이 일어나자, 많은 인재가 붓을 던지고 칼을 잡았다.

When war broke out, many talented people laid down their brushes and took up swords.

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“붓을 꺾다” — Give up writing: Cease literary activity.
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