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leaning; support

1.NounSino-Korean: 依支

  1. 1

    leaning; support

    The act of leaning against something; an object against which one leans.

    Korean definition: 다른 것에 몸을 기댐. 또는 그렇게 하는 대상.

    • I sat leaning at an angle against the bed and cried my eyes out.

    • Grandfather leaned on his cane and walked carefully.

  2. 2

    reliance; dependence; support

    The act of mentally depending on someone or something and receiving help from him/her or it; a subject on which one depends.

    Korean definition: 다른 것에 마음을 기대어 도움을 받음. 또는 그렇게 하는 대상.

    • When I lost my job, my older sister was someone I could rely on both financially and emotionally.

    • If we had no one to lean on emotionally, like family, we would be very lonely and empty.

2.NounSino-Korean: 意志

  1. 1

    will; volition

    An intention to achieve something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 이루고자 하는 마음.

    • Our players expressed a strong will to win at this World Cup as well.

    • People with weak will are negative and fearful, while people with strong will are positive and brave.