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No. 8,579 in Korean

가려

"가려" can mean "selectively" or "discerningly" depending on context.

In a sentence

  • 저는 붐비는 곳을 가려 다닙니다.

    I choose and go to less crowded places.

    In this sentence, '가려' stems from the verb '가리다,' which means 'to select' or 'to choose,' demonstrating the act of being selective.

  • 피부가 민감해서 옷감을 가려 입어요.

    Because my skin is sensitive, I am selective of the fabric I wear.

    Here, '가려' illustrates the act of choosing, emphasizing selection based on sensitivity.

  • 안개가 자욱해서 앞이 잘 가려지네요.

    The fog is thick, so the view ahead is obstructed.

    In this usage, '가려' is derived from '가리다,' meaning 'to cover' or 'to block,' indicating obstruction.

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