No. 1,087 in Korean
훌쩍
"훌쩍" means "sniffling" or the sound/action of lightly gulping or sipping.
In a sentence
그는 훌쩍 울음을 터뜨렸다.
He suddenly burst into tears.
In this sentence, '훌쩍' represents a sudden action, emphasizing the abruptness of the crying action.
그녀는 차를 훌쩍 마셨다.
She drank the tea quickly.
Here, '훌쩍' highlights the quick and gulping nature of the drinking action.
아이들이 훌쩍 자라버렸다.
The children grew up quickly.
The word '훌쩍' here conveys the sudden growth or noticeable development of the children.
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