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ssaida[싸이다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

be piled up; be heaped

Verb

  1. 1

    be piled up; be heaped

    For several things to be put in layers.

    Korean definition: 여러 개의 물건이 겹겹이 포개어져 놓이다.

    • Because I didn't clean, a lot of dust piled up on the desk.

    • The warehouse is piled full of materials for making goods.

  2. 2

    be built; be constructed

    For a structure to be made with materials like stones, wood, etc., put in layers.

    Korean definition: 돌이나 나무 등의 재료가 겹겹이 포개어져 구조물을 이루다.

    • Many stone walls are built along the side of the castle gate.

    • In the temple's backyard, towers made of stones that people had stacked up with their wishes stood here and there.

  3. 3

    be laid; be built

    For a basis or foundation to be established strongly.

    Korean definition: 기초나 밑바탕이 든든하게 마련되다.

    • Whatever you do, you can succeed only if the foundation is well laid.

    • Reading a lot as a child laid a foundation for writing, which was a great help in studying Korean.

  4. 4

    be amassed

    For a lot of skills, experiences, knowledge, etc., to be acquired over a long time.

    Korean definition: 오랫동안 기술이나 경험, 지식 등이 많이 모이다.

    • Once he had built up experience, Seunggyu moved to a company that paid a high salary.

    • As you get older, experience accumulates and you become seasoned, but on the other hand you worry more.