This is the 10698th most frequent Korean word.
굽히지
The Korean word "굽히지" means "not bending" or "not yielding."
In this sentence, '굽히지' is used metaphorically as 'not yielding' or 'not bending one's convictions.'
그는 자신의 신념을 굽히지 않았다.
He did not bow his beliefs.
Here, '굽히지' literally refers to 'not bending' one's physical body.
몸을 굽히지 말고 등을 곧게 펴세요.
Do not bend your body but instead keep your back straight.
In this context, '굽히지' means 'not yielding' but in the sense of expressing an opinion firmly.