This is the 18266th most frequent Korean word.
스며들어
"스며들어" means "to permeate" or "to seep in."
Here, '스며들어' describes the gradual absorption of knowledge into the mind, suggesting a process of learning and understanding.
지식이 머릿속에 스며들어 갑니다.
Knowledge seeps into the mind.
In this sentence, '스며들어' portrays water permeating and being absorbed by the ground, indicating a physical process.
비가 내릴 때, 대지는 물을 스며들어요.
When it rains, the ground absorbs the water.
Here, '스며들어' is used metaphorically to convey the emotional impact of words, showing how they touch and affect someone deeply.