No. 3,109 in Korean
가슴이
"가슴이" means "chest" or "heart" (physical or emotional context).
In a sentence
그 소식을 듣고 가슴이 벅차올랐다.
My heart swelled with emotion upon hearing the news.
In this sentence, '가슴이' refers to the emotional response felt in one's chest, metaphorically indicating a profound emotional impact.
그 장면을 보고 가슴이 아팠다.
My heart ached upon seeing that scene.
Here, '가슴이' represents an emotional discomfort or pain, metaphorically tied to the physical sensation in the chest.
그는 가슴이 뛰기 시작했다.
He began to feel his heart racing.
In this case, '가슴이' refers to the physical sensation in the chest caused by excitement or a similar emotion.
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