This is the 14591st most frequent Korean word.
미는
"미는" means "pushing" in English.
In this sentence, '미는' means 'pushing' and is a conjugation of the verb '밀다', indicating an ongoing action.
그는 문을 미는 중이에요.
He is pushing the door.
Here, '미는' modifies the noun '소리가', specifying it as the 'pushing sound'.
미는 소리가 멀리서 들렸다.
The sound of pushing was heard from afar.
In this usage, '미는' serves as a verbal noun representing the act of pushing, and contrasts with '끌어들이는' (pulling in).