No. 10,924 in Korean
근육이
"근육이" means "muscles" in English.
In a sentence
그는 근육이 크고 강해서 운동선수로 적합합니다.
He has large and strong muscles, making him suitable as an athlete.
In this sentence, '근육이' is used to describe physical attributes—having large and strong muscles.
지난달부터 매일 운동을 하니 근육이 생기기 시작했어요.
Since working out daily from last month, muscles have begun to develop.
Here, '근육이' refers to the growth of the muscles as a result of consistent exercise.
근육이 긴장되면 마사지를 받는 것이 좋아요.
If the muscles are tense, receiving a massage is beneficial.
In this instance, '근육이' describes the state of muscles, specifically being tense.
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