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두드리다

dudeurida[두드리다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

knock; tap

Verb

  1. 1

    knock; tap

    To hit or beat something in succession, making a sound.

    Korean definition: 소리가 나도록 잇따라 치거나 때리다.

    • We beat the drum excitedly.

    • He tapped the table with his chopsticks to keep the beat.

  2. 2

    thrash; strike

    (slang) To beat or hit.

    Korean definition: (속된 말로) 때리거나 치다.

    • He pounded me mercilessly with his fists.

    • If you keep pounding that guy like that, he might not be able to get up.

  3. 3

    strike; touch someone's heart

    To impress or move someone deeply.

    Korean definition: 감동을 주거나 마음을 크게 움직이게 하다.

    • Minjun's sincerity toward Jisu touched her heart.

    • His eventful life story touched the hearts of all who heard it.

  4. 4

    beat wildly

    To hit something carelessly or recklessly.

    Korean definition: 마구 또는 함부로 하다.

    • Without paying any attention to those around them, the thugs beat a man wildly.

    • Unable to control his anger, he began throwing things around and smashing them.