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피하다

pihada[피하다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

avoid

VerbSino-Korean: 避 하다

  1. 1

    avoid

    To make sure that unwanted or difficult things don't happen to oneself.

    Korean definition: 원치 않은 일을 당하거나 어려운 일이 일어나지 않게 하다.

    • Avoiding difficult things is not always the answer.

    • Minjun made all kinds of excuses to avoid the drinking party.

  2. 2

    avoid

    To not choose an inauspicious day to do something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 하기에 좋지 않은 날을 택하지 않다.

    • Usually wedding dates are set avoiding inauspicious days.

    • Tuesday is Father's birthday, so we should avoid that day when making plans.

  3. 3

    avoid

    To move to a place where one doesn't get rained or snowed on.

    Korean definition: 비나 눈 등을 맞지 않게 몸을 옮기다.

    • Summer vacationers headed to the sea to escape the heat.

    • Citizens are walking along, avoiding the snow.

  4. 4

    leave; hide

    To hide not to be seen or move to another place.

    Korean definition: 드러나지 않도록 몸을 숨기거나 다른 곳으로 옮기다.

    • When I saw Jisu coming, I left the spot.

    • When the ball came flying, Minjun reflexively dodged.