This is the 9218th most frequent Korean word.
건지고
"건지고" means "scooping out" or "retrieving" something, typically from water or a liquid.
The word "건지고" (geonjigo) is used here to mean the action of retrieving something from a liquid or uncertain terrain.
나는 물에 빠진 공을 건지고 나왔어.
I retrieved the ball that fell in the water.
In this context, "건지고" refers to the act of saving or taking out from a challenging situation.
그는 문제 상황에서 끄집어내고 건지고 하는 데 능숙해.
He is skilled at rescuing and retrieving from problematic situations.
Here, "건지고" symbolizes the action of recognizing and taking hold of intangible but valuable things in life.