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결심 meaning and pronunciation

gyeolsim · decision; resolution; determination

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15973
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 결씸Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떻게 하기로 굳게 마음을 정함. 또는 그런 마음.

    English: decision; resolution; determination — Making up one's mind about something or this mindset.

    Examples

    • 굳은 결심.
    • 큰 결심.
    • 결심이 서다.
    • 결심이 흔들리다.
    • 결심을 굳히다.
    • 결심을 꺾다.
Origin
決心
Categories
인간 > 인지 행위

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