No. 13,437 in Korean
똘똘
"똘똘" means "smart, clever, or tightly/compactly gathered."
In a sentence
똘똘 뭉친 팀은 어려운 도전을 극복할 수 있습니다.
A cohesive team can overcome difficult challenges.
In this sentence, '똘똘' signifies unity and cohesion, emphasizing the idea of close bonds or organization within a team.
그 아이는 정말 똘똘해 보여요.
That child seems really smart and capable.
Here, '똘똘' is used to describe intellectual capability or sharpness, implying that the child is clever.
십여 명의 관광객들은 똘똘 뭉쳐서 헤매지 않고 목적지까지 갔습니다.
A group of around ten tourists stuck together and reached their destination without getting lost.
In this usage, '똘똘' conveys the sense of sticking together tightly or moving as a unified group.
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