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The usage of 짚다 짚다 usually means to point out, place one's hand or to point out. However, what does 1 and 3 mean in this context? 1. 내용을 하나하나 짚다. 2. 이마를 짚어 보니 열이 많다. 3. 목발을 처음 짚어 보면 익숙하지 않아서 넘어지가 쉬다.
Apr 16, 2019 3:39 AM
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its basic meaning is 'poke( ground)'. #1. if we are on the swamp, poking ground could be checking ground. so 짚다 = check as a expanded meaning. #2. poking ground with crutches => using crutches to walk.
April 16, 2019
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Generally, one word has many meanings. 짚다 has 4 meanings. 1. 바닥이나 벽, 지팡이 등에 몸을 기대어 의지하다. To use the floor, wall, cane, etc. to support one's body. 2. 이마나 머리 등을 손으로 가볍게 누르며 대다. To touch and push the forehead, head, etc., gently with the hand. 3. 여럿 중에 하나를 꼭 집어 가리키다. To pick out one among many. 4. 상황을 헤아려 어림잡아 짐작하다. To evaluate and guess the situation. 1. 내용을 하나하나 짚다. <- meaning #3 2. 이마를 짚어 보니 열이 많다. <- meaning #2 3. 목발을 처음 짚어 보면 익숙하지 않아서 넘어지가 쉽다. <- meaning #1
April 16, 2019
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