No. 16,421 in Korean
빈손으로
"빈손으로" means "empty-handed."
In a sentence
그는 빈손으로 집에 돌아왔습니다.
He returned home empty-handed.
Here, '빈손으로' is used to express the state of having nothing in one's hands or possession.
손님이 우리 집에 올 때 빈손으로 오지 마세요.
When visiting our home, please don't come empty-handed.
In this sentence, '빈손으로' implies the idea of showing politeness and bringing something when visiting someone's home.
나는 빈손으로 여행을 시작하고 싶어요.
I want to start the trip empty-handed.
Here, '빈손으로' reflects the idea of minimalism or starting something without carrying anything.
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