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힘쓰다

himsseuda[힘쓰다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

work hard; try hard; focus on

Verb

  1. 1

    work hard; try hard; focus on

    To work hard to do something.

    Korean definition: 힘을 들여 일을 하다.

    • Strong young men worked hard carrying the loads, sweating profusely.

    • Assistant manager Kim was a diligent employee who worked hard at the tasks given to him.

  2. 2

    help; support

    To help another.

    Korean definition: 남을 도와주다.

    • Even in difficult circumstances, my father did his best so that his son could study.

    • That lady is someone we're grateful to for helping our family settle well in this village.

  3. 3

    strive; work; endeavor

    To devote oneself and contribute to doing something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일에 힘을 들여 도움이 되게 하다.

    • Our lab is working hard to develop cars that can reduce air pollution.

    • As a result of steady efforts at promotion, many people came to know our company's products.