No. 2,390 in Korean
굳이
"굳이" means "persistently" or "insistently," often implying doing something despite it not being necessary.
In a sentence
굳이 그곳에 갈 필요는 없어요.
There's no need to insist on going there.
굳이 is used to suggest unnecessary insistence.
굳이 이렇게 어려운 문제를 선택한 이유가 뭐야?
Why did you insist on choosing such a difficult problem?
굳이 is used to imply deliberate choice despite difficulty.
굳이 설명하지 않아도, 난 이미 이해했어.
You don't have to insist on explaining; I already understand.
굳이 is used to suggest unneeded insistence or action.
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