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A borrowed calabash must return clean (Korean seed expression 10)

A borrowed calabash must return clean

Meaning

Borrowed things should be respected and returned well.

Literal translation

borrowed calabash returns clean

Usage example

Treat the equipment well; a borrowed calabash must return clean.

Treat the equipment well; a borrowed calabash must return clean.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Korean / Korean. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Korean - South Korea Gorae ssawume saeudeung teojinda. Korean - North Korea Gorae ssawume saeudeung teojinda. Bemba - Zambia A borrowed calabash must return clean (Bemba seed expression 10) Bemba - Zambia The visitor who greets the gate enters with peace (Bemba seed expression 24)