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好事多魔 호사다마
Meaning
"Good things draw trouble along the way."
好事多魔 (호사다마) means "Good things draw trouble along the way". Good things rarely come without snags—even bright luck keeps a small tooth hidden.
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Summary
Good things draw trouble along the way.
Origin & Background
Good things rarely come without snags—even bright luck keeps a small tooth hidden.
Source: Dong Jieyuan (Jin), Xixiang Ji Zhugongdiao 1: "good things meet many grindings." Early sources write 磨 (to grind, to be tried); the song title uses 魔 (a hindrance).
Credit: Lyrics & concept by Jawoon · made with SUNO (paid license)
Source: Dong Jieyuan (Jin), Xixiang Ji Zhugongdiao 1: "good things meet many grindings." Early sources write 磨 (to grind, to be tried); the song title uses 魔 (a hindrance).
Credit: Lyrics & concept by Jawoon · made with SUNO (paid license)
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