This is the 14749th most frequent Korean word.
밑자락을
"밑자락을" refers to "the lower edge" or "the bottom hem" of something.
Here, "밑자락" refers to the "foothills" or the broader lower part of a mountain, giving the context of walking near a physical terrain.
산의 밑자락을 따라 걸어갔어요.
I walked along the foothills of the mountain.
In this case, "밑자락" is metaphorically used to indicate the "foundation" or initial steps for learning, showing its versatility in describing a foundational concept or area.
배움의 밑자락을 다질 필요가 있어요.
There is a need to lay the foundation of learning.
Here, "밑자락" is used to describe the bank or extending lower part of the river area, illustrating its use in a physical context of geography.