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결심

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Understanding '결심'

'결심' means a firm determination or resolution to do something. It often implies a conscious decision made after some thought, usually to change behavior or achieve a goal.

Usage in Conversation

You can use '결심하다' (to make a resolution) when talking about decisions like starting a new habit or overcoming a challenge. For example, "운동하기로 결심했어요" means "I decided to exercise."

Common Collocations

  • 결심하다: to make a resolution or determination
  • 결심을 지키다: to keep one's resolution
  • 결심이 흔들리다: to have one's determination waver

These phrases are common in both formal and informal contexts.

Tips

'결심' is often used with future-oriented actions or self-improvement contexts. Avoid confusing it with '결정' which means 'decision' but is more neutral and less about personal resolve.

Example Sentences

새해에는 건강을 위해 운동하기로 결심했어요.

Saehaeeneun geongangeul wihae undonghagiro gyeolsimhaesseoyo.

I made a resolution to exercise for my health in the new year.

그는 어려운 상황에서도 포기하지 않고 끝까지 결심을 지켰다.

Geuneun eoryeoun sanghwangeseodo pogihaji anko kkeutkkaji gyeolsimeul jikyeotda.

He kept his determination until the end, even in difficult situations.

결심이 흔들리지 않도록 목표를 명확히 세우세요.

Gyeolsimi heundeulliji antorok mokpyoreul myeonghwakhi seuseyo.

Set clear goals so your determination does not waver.