밑거름이 · 밑거름을
base fertilizer; foundation, groundwork (for later success)
Example
어릴 때의 독서가 그의 성공에 밑거름이 되었어요.
Reading as a child laid the groundwork for his success.
Word parts
밑 'bottom' + 거름 'fertilizer': fertilizer put in the soil before planting.
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