Korean

유지
Meaning: maintenance; retention
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

They exercise steadily for health maintenance.
화학 실험에서 일정한 온도를 유지하기 위해 기름욕을 활용한다.
In chemical experiments, an oil bath is used to maintain a constant temperature.
이 영화는 스토리가 매우 탄탄해서 끝까지 긴장감을 유지한다.
This movie has a very solid story, so it maintains tension until the end.
해녀들은 물질을 통해 생계를 유지한다.
Haenyeo maintain their livelihood through 'muljil' (diving for marine products).
국제연합은 세계 평화를 유지하기 위한 중요한 국제 기구입니다.
The United Nations is an important international organization for maintaining world peace.
그녀는 아름다운 몸매를 유지하기 위해 매일 운동한다.
She exercises every day to maintain her beautiful figure.
운동은 건강에 좋지만, 적당한 수준을 유지하는 것이 중요하다.
Exercise is good for your health, but it is important to maintain a moderate level.
그 신사는 항상 정중한 태도를 유지합니다.
That gentleman always maintains a polite attitude.
건전한 관계를 유지하는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to maintain a healthy relationship.
그녀는 시어머니와 좋은 관계를 유지하고 있다.
She maintains a good relationship with her mother-in-law.

Usage Notes

Refers to preserving a certain state or situation without change.

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