Nuance Dictionary / Pressure & Weight
묵묵히 mung-mu-khi
Silently, steadfastly, and diligently enduring or doing work without complaining
What does 묵묵히 mean?
묵묵히 (mung-mu-khi) means: Silently, steadfastly, and diligently enduring or doing work without complaining.
A highly respected trait in Korean culture. Doing one's heavy duty quietly.
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How it's actually used
- 그는 아무 말 없이 묵묵히 자기 일을 했다.
geu-neun amu mal eopsi mukmukhi jagi ireul haetda.
He silently and steadfastly did his work without saying a word.
💡 Highly praised behavior; doing hard work without complaints. - 부모님은 늘 묵묵히 내 뒤를 지켜주셨다.
bumonimeun neul mukmukhi nae dwireul jikyeojusyeotda.
My parents have always quietly and steadfastly supported me from behind.
💡 Expresses deep gratitude for someone's silent, constant support. - 그 친구는 힘든 내색 하나 없이 묵묵히 자기 일을 해내는 사람이요.
geu chinguneun himdeun naesaek hana eopsi mukmukhi jagi ireul haenaneun saramiyo.
That friend is someone who quietly does his job without showing any signs of having a hard time.
💡 Used to express deep respect for someone's quiet dedication.
Related words in Pressure & Weight
꾹꾹 kkuk-kkuk꽉꽉 kkwak-kkwak빽빽(하다) ppaek-ppaek-ha-da헐렁헐렁 heol-leong-heol-leong낭창낭창 nang-chang-nang-chang