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Korean idiom Be under an evil influence

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살이 서다

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  • 살이 서다

English rendering Be under an evil influence Literal translation: “The harmful force stands”

Meaning 1

사람이나 물건 따위를 해치는 불길한 기운이 들러붙다.

An ominous force harmful to people, objects, or the like attaches itself.

Dictionary example 1

하는 사업마다 다 망하니 그 집은 전생에 살이 섰나 보다.

Every business they start fails; that family must have acquired an evil influence in a previous life.
동의어 살이 끼다
Meaning 2

띠앗 없게 하는 기운이 들러붙다.

A force that undermines family affection attaches itself.

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동의어 살이 끼다

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“살이 서다” — Be under an evil influence: An ominous force harmful to people, objects, or the like attaches itself.
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