No. 12,982 in Korean
돌아보는
"돌아보는" means "looking back" or "reflecting."
In a sentence
그는 지나간 시간을 돌아보는 것을 즐깁니다.
He enjoys reflecting on past times.
In this sentence, '돌아보는' means 'reflecting on' or 'looking back at' in a figurative sense.
친구가 불러서 나는 뒤를 돌아봤습니다.
When my friend called me, I turned around.
Here, '돌아보는' is used to mean 'turning around to look behind oneself' in a literal sense.
그녀는 여행 중에 자연 풍경을 돌아보는 것을 좋아합니다.
She enjoys looking around at the natural scenery while traveling.
In this sentence, '돌아보는' signifies 'looking around' or 'taking in the sights' in a descriptive context.
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