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TOPIK 6noun

은인자중

euninjajung [으닌자중]

은인자중이 · 은인자중을

patiently holding back, enduring quietly with self-restraint

Example

그는 기회가 올 때까지 은인자중하며 때를 기다렸어요.

He held back patiently and waited until the opportunity came.

Word parts

은 hide인 endure자 self중 weighty

Literally 'hide feelings, endure, and carry oneself with dignity'.