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digestion

NounSino-Korean: 消化

  1. 1

    digestion

    The process of breaking down food into nutritive substances in the stomach, and absorbing them.

    Korean definition: 먹은 음식물을 뱃속에서 분해하여 영양분으로 흡수함.

    • What I ate isn't digesting well, so my stomach feels heavy.

    • It seems that drinking sikhye as dessert after a meal helps me digest well.

  2. 2

    digestion; assimilation

    (figurative) The process of understanding certain knowledge, skills, etc., and taking in them fully.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 배운 지식이나 기술 등을 제대로 이해해서 자기 것으로 만듦.

    • We accepted foreign culture and assimilated it into our own unique culture.

    • The disciple fully assimilated the skills learned from his master and made them his own.

  3. 3

    digestion

    (figurative) The ability of making something that does not usually become other people or things, suit oneself on the basis of one's own characteristics.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 보통 어울리기 힘든 것을 고유의 특성으로 인하여 잘 어울리게 함.

    • Jisu has an excellent fashion sense, so she can pull off any outfit.

    • Youngju took on a difficult role but handled it well, so she was able to become a top actor.

  4. 4

    digestion

    (figurative) The ability of resolving or dealing with something.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 일을 해결하거나 처리함.

    • Manager Kim has great work skills and handles all his assigned tasks well.

    • He has such good stamina that he handles his assigned work without mistakes even on three hours of sleep a day.