No. 7,752 in Korean
하려는
"하려는" means "trying to do" or "intending to do."
In a sentence
그는 공부를 하려고 노력 중이다.
He is trying to study.
The phrase '하려고' highlights the subject's intention to engage in the action of studying.
나는 이번 휴가에 여행을 하려는 계획을 세웠다.
I made plans to travel during this vacation.
The word '하려는' indicates the planning intention related to taking an action, in this case, traveling.
우리는 새로운 프로젝트를 시작하려는 중이다.
We are in the process of starting a new project.
Here, '하려는' conveys the ongoing intention or preparation to start something, specifically a project.
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