No. 17,538 in Korean
성장했지만
"성장했지만" means "grew, but" in English.
In a sentence
그는 어려운 환경에도 불구하고 많이 성장했지만 아직 배울 것이 많다.
He has grown significantly despite the difficult environment, but there is still much to learn.
성장했지만 is used here to indicate past growth, followed by an acknowledgement of remaining potential for improvement.
그 식물은 처음에는 천천히 성장했지만 여름이 되자 매우 빠르게 자랐다.
The plant grew slowly at first, but once summer came, it grew very quickly.
성장했지만 contrasts initial slow growth with subsequent rapid development.
회사는 작년 동안 혁신으로 크게 성장했지만 여전히 시장에서 경쟁이 치열하다.
The company has significantly grown over the last year through innovation, but there is still intense competition in the market.
성장했지만 emphasizes the company's development while acknowledging ongoing challenges.
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