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wihada[위하다]Intermediate · TOPIK IISocial activities

do in favor of; do for the benefit of

VerbSino-Korean: 爲 하다

  1. 1

    do in favor of; do for the benefit of

    To try to benefit or help someone or something.

    Korean definition: 무엇을 이롭게 하거나 도우려 하다.

    • Her friends were preparing a surprise party for Jisu, whose birthday is today.

    • This evening, a special performance is scheduled for tourists visiting the beach.

  2. 2

    value; take good care of; esteem

    To consider something or someone valuable.

    Korean definition: 물건이나 사람을 소중하게 여기다.

    • Mr. Kim cared for the students in his class like his own children.

    • Just as a mother cares for her children, she loves her pet dearly.

  3. 3

    do for the sake of

    To try to realize a certain idea or goal.

    Korean definition: 어떠한 생각이나 목적을 이루려고 하다.

    • Mother bought napa cabbage and radishes at the market to make kimchi.

    • For the sake of success and honor, he studied hard at the library without taking a single day off.