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속마음 meaning and pronunciation

sokmaeum · heart

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15590
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 송ː마음Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    겉으로 드러나지 않은 실제의 마음.

    English: heart — One's real intentions that do not show.

    Examples

    • 속마음이 드러나다.
    • 속마음을 감추다.
    • 속마음을 보이다.
    • 속마음을 털어놓다.
    • 사람을 오랫동안 알고 지내도 속마음을 알기가 어렵다.
    • 거인의 겉모습은 무섭게 생겼지만 속마음은 착하고 아름다웠다.
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