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TOPIK 6adverb

지그시

jigeusi

지그시 누르다 · 눈을 지그시 감다

gently (pressing or closing); quietly, patiently (enduring)

Example

그는 눈을 지그시 감고 음악을 들었어요.

He gently closed his eyes and listened to the music.

Word parts

Don't mix up with 지긋이 'maturely, patiently', as in 나이가 지긋하다.

Good to know

Common collocations: 눈을 지그시 감다, 입술을 지그시 깨물다, 지그시 누르다.