Korean

가슴

가슴
Meaning: chest, heart, mind
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

My heart ached hearing that news.
가슴속에 맺힌 한을 풀고 싶었다.
I wanted to relieve the deep-seated resentment in my heart.
그는 항상 가슴에 사직서를 지니고 다녔다.
He always carried a resignation letter with him.
높은 산에 올라 경치를 내려다보니 답답했던 가슴이 확 트이는 것 같다.
When I climbed a high mountain and looked down at the scenery, my stuffy chest felt completely open.
가슴이 두근거린다.
My heart is pounding.
내일 여행을 갈 생각에 가슴이 설레인다.
My heart is fluttering at the thought of going on a trip tomorrow.
고백을 하기 전에는 항상 가슴이 두근거린다.
My heart always flutters before making a confession.
가슴이 갑갑해서 창문을 열었다.
My chest felt stuffy, so I opened the window.
그녀의 슬픈 사연이 가슴에 사무쳤다.
Her sad story touched my heart deeply.
그는 부모님에 대한 원망을 가슴에 품고 살았다.
He lived with resentment towards his parents in his heart.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the physical chest or metaphorically to one's heart or mind, as in feeling emotions.

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