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fate; destiny

NounSino-Korean: 運命

  1. 1

    fate; destiny

    A superhuman and inevitable force that affects humans and all the things in the world; or the life or state predetermined by the force.

    Korean definition: 인간과 세상 모든 것에 영향을 미치는 초인적이고 필연적인 힘. 또는 그 힘에 의해 이미 정해진 목숨이나 상태.

    • I resolved not to submit to fate but to fight against it.

    • We're parting now, but I believe we're destined to meet again someday.

  2. 2

    fate; destiny

    Matters relating to life and death, or successes and failures in the future.

    Korean definition: 앞으로의 죽고 사는 것이나 흥하고 망하는 것에 관한 처지.

    • The fate of the nation rested on him, who would lead hundreds of thousands of troops.

    • Each candidate stressed that they were the one who would shoulder the destiny of this country.