Korean

신경
Meaning: nerve; care, concern
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

Don't worry too much about small things.
남의 사생활에 간섭하지 말고 네 일이나 신경 써.
Don't interfere in other people's private lives, mind your own business.
중요한 시합을 앞두고 감독님은 신경이 날카롭게 곤두서 있었다.
Ahead of the important match, the coach's nerves were on edge.
달팽이관은 소리 진동을 청각 신경에 전달한다.
The cochlea transmits sound vibrations to the auditory nerve.
옆자리 학생이 내 시험지를 힐끔 쳐다보는 것 같아 신경이 쓰였다.
It bothered me that the student next to me seemed to be glancing at my test paper.
난 그딴 건 신경 안 써.
I don't care about that kind of thing.
남의 시선에 신경 쓰지 말고 가장 나다운 모습을 보여줘.
Don't worry about others' eyes and show your most true self.

Usage Notes

Can mean 'nerve' biologically, but also 'attention' or 'concern'. '신경 쓰다' means to care about or pay attention to something.

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