본심이 · 본심을
one's true intention, real feelings
Example
그 사람은 웃고 있었지만 본심을 알 수가 없었어요.
He was smiling, but I couldn't tell what he really felt.
Word parts
본 origin+심 heart
Literally 'original heart'.
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본심이 · 본심을
one's true intention, real feelings
Example
그 사람은 웃고 있었지만 본심을 알 수가 없었어요.
He was smiling, but I couldn't tell what he really felt.
Word parts
Literally 'original heart'.
Related words