No. 2,359 in Korean
고심
"고심" means "deep thought" or "agonizing effort."
In a sentence
그는 문제를 해결하기 위해 많은 고심을 했다.
He gave much thought to solve the problem.
The term '고심' here is used as a noun meaning 'intensive thought or deliberation', denoting the mental effort exerted by the subject.
이 결정을 위해 우리는 함께 고심해야 한다.
We must deliberate together for this decision.
In this sentence, '고심' is used to emphasize the collective efforts in making an informed decision.
오랜 고심 끝에 그녀는 새로운 길을 선택했다.
After much contemplation, she chose a new path.
Here, '고심' signifies an ongoing state of contemplation, leading to the eventual decision.
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