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growth

NounSino-Korean: 成長

  1. 1

    growth

    The state of a person or animal getting older and becoming bigger gradually.

    Korean definition: 사람이나 동물 등이 자라서 점점 커짐.

    • Minjun is short because he stopped growing after age 12.

    • The adults were amazed, saying kids these days grow fast.

  2. 2

    growth; development

    The state of a person growing into an advanced being through continuous efforts or accumulated experiences.

    Korean definition: 사람이 꾸준히 노력을 하거나 경험을 쌓아 발전된 모습으로 자람.

    • That athlete kept shortening his own record and grew steadily.

    • Jisu, who studied hard from a young age, grew up to be an excellent doctor.

  3. 3

    development

    The state of the size, power, etc., of an object becoming bigger gradually.

    Korean definition: 사물의 규모나 세력 등이 점점 커짐.

    • As a result of investing heavily in research and expanding its facilities, the company grew substantially.

    • The government is focusing on trade and diplomatic policies with the goal of growing into a world power.