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jim
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noun[C, U]
Luggage, baggage, or things carried or transported.
jim
Pronunciation
Etymology
Native Korean word.
Examples
무거운 짐을 들었다.
mugeoun jimeul deureotda
I carried heavy luggage.
여행 전에 짐을 싸야 해요.
yeohaeng jeone jimeul ssaya haeyo
I have to pack my luggage before the trip.
짐이 많아서 택시를 탔어요.
jimi manaseo taeksireul tasseoyo
I took a taxi because I had a lot of luggage.
Character Breakdown
짐
jim
luggage; load; burden
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noun[C]
A burden, responsibility, or source of pressure, especially one that feels difficult to bear.
jim
Pronunciation
Etymology
Figurative extension of the native Korean noun meaning “load” or “luggage.”
Examples
그 일은 나에게 큰 짐이 되었다.
geu ireun naege keun jimi doeeotda
That matter became a great burden to me.
부모님께 짐이 되고 싶지 않아요.
bumonimkke jimi doego sipji anayo
I don’t want to be a burden to my parents.
Character Breakdown
짐
jim
luggage; load; burden
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adverbInformal shortened form of 지금, meaning “now” or “at the moment,” especially in casual speech or texting.
jim
Pronunciation
Etymology
Contraction of 지금, “now.”
Examples
나 짐 집에 가는 중이야.
na jim jibe ganeun jungiya
I’m on my way home now.
짐 뭐 해?
jim mwo hae
What are you doing now?
Character Breakdown
짐
jim
now; informal shortening of 지금
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