No. 8,595 in Korean
가만히
"Quietly" or "Still."
In a sentence
가만히 앉아 있어라.
Sit still.
'가만히' here describes being stationary and quiet in action, emphasizing stillness in sitting.
저는 가만히 그를 바라보았습니다.
I quietly looked at him.
'가만히' conveys silently and without movement here, emphasizing the quiet observation.
바람 소리만 들리며 밤이 가만히 흐르고 있다.
Only the sound of the wind is heard as the night flows quietly.
'가만히' implies a calm and motionless flow, expressing tranquility and gentleness in the environment.
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