No. 7,267 in Korean
지닌다
"To possess" or "to carry."
In a sentence
그는 항상 희망을 지닌다.
He always carries hope.
Here, "지닌다" is used to mean 'to carry or possess' metaphorically, carrying an intangible concept like hope.
그녀는 작은 가방을 지닌다.
She carries a small bag.
In this sentence, "지닌다" refers to physically carrying or holding an object, a tangible item like a bag.
그는 중요한 임무를 지닌다.
He holds an important mission.
Here, "지닌다" signifies possessing responsibility or a role, emphasizing having an essential duty or mission.
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