정부로부터 ‚은근한‘ 압력을 받다 be under subtle pressure from the government (Not under huge/significant pressure) I don't like him because he humblebrags too much. 나는 그가 은근한 자랑을 너무 많이 해서 싫다. (Not to brag directly)

Another example 은근히=꽤? Quite? 은근(히)/꽤 비싸네? It's kind of expensive. (은근(히) can be used as a meaning ‘quite’. In this sentence it means 꽤.) 은근(히)/꽤 자상해요. He is quite considerate. 너 은근히/꽤 귀엽다. You're pretty cute. (In this sentence Korean use more ‘은근히’ It means ‚quite‘ both But 은근히 sounds a bit more positive ‘I didn’t recognized it before, but it’s quite...‘ And 꽤 sounds a bit more negativ ‘It‘s not good enough as my expectation, but it’s quite...‘

1. 야단스럽지 않고 꾸준하다. 2. 정취가 그윽하다. 3. 행동 등이 드러나지 않고 은밀하다. 4. 겉으로 나타내지는 않지만 속으로 생각하는 정도가 깊고 간절하다. It’s about the nuance. A 은근한 something acts not directly or clearly , but indirectly, gradually, slowly or steadily. She is quite charm 그녀는 ‘은근히’ 매력이 있다. (We need time to recognize her attraction. She could have a not so special or great looks at the first sight ) This needs to be cooked over a low heat. 이 음식은 ‘은근한’ 불에 익혀야 한다 Allow the anchovy stock to simmer over a low fire for 10 minutes. 멸치국물을 ‘은근한’ 불에서 10분간 끓이세요 (To cook not over a high heat but over a low heat gradually, slowly)