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being realistic; being practical; being probable

1.NounSino-Korean: 現實的

  1. 1

    being realistic; being practical; being probable

    A state of being real or being able to be realized.

    Korean definition: 현재 실제로 있거나 이루어질 수 있는 것.

    • Minjun was distressed because there was no practical way to help his struggling friend.

    • My older sister started working for the practical reason that she had no money.

  2. 2

    being practical; being realistic

    A state of attaching the utmost importance to a profit or benefit that can be actually gained.

    Korean definition: 실제로 얻을 수 있는 이익 등을 가장 중요하게 여기는 것.

    • Seunggyu is a very practical friend who's quick to calculate what's in it for him.

    • The attitude of the opposing defendant, who wanted compensation, was extremely practical.

2.DeterminerSino-Korean: 現實的

  1. 1

    realistic; practical; probable

    Being real or being able to be realized.

    Korean definition: 현재 실제로 있거나 이루어질 수 있는.

    • In this general election, candidates who put forward realistic pledges won people's trust.

    • The team leader changed it into a realistic plan that could be carried out right away.

  2. 2

    practical; actual

    Attaching the utmost importance to a profit or benefit that can be actually gained.

    Korean definition: 실제로 얻을 수 있는 이익 등을 가장 중요하게 여기는.

    • The client's employee reviewed the contract while considering the practical benefits.

    • Jisu chose a husband by weighing practical conditions.