No. 7,299 in Korean
지키고자
"To protect or uphold."
In a sentence
우리의 전통 문화를 지키고자 우리는 노력하고 있습니다.
We are striving to preserve our traditional culture.
In this sentence, '지키고자' is used to express the intent or purpose of preserving something. It can be understood as 'in order to protect'.
환경을 지키고자 여러 단체가 협력하고 있습니다.
Several organizations are cooperating to protect the environment.
Here, '지키고자' conveys the intention behind the actions taken, i.e., 'to protect' or 'with the aim of guarding'.
국가의 안전을 지키고자 정책이 강화되었습니다.
Policies have been strengthened to ensure the safety of the nation.
In this example, '지키고자' indicates the purpose of action, emphasizing a proactive stance 'to ensure' or 'to safeguard'.
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