힘쓰다
Meanings
Verb
1. to labour; to exert oneself
2. to strive; to make an effort
3. to help; to contribute
Pronunciation
himsseuda
Examples3
공부에 힘쓰다.
He strives for his studies.
이일(異日)의 우환이 될지도 모르니 상께 아뢰어 그가 석방되게 힘써 보자고 제의하고 […]
As misfortune may fall upon us in the future, [he] suggested that we talk to His Majesty in order to push for his release from jail.
감ᄉᆡ ᄃᆡ경실ᄉᆡᆨᄒᆞ여 그 도젹 ᄌᆞᆸ기ᄅᆞᆯ 힘쓰더니, 홀연 북문의 방을 붓쳐시되 […]
The governor, astonished and turned pale [by the theft last night] and determined to catch the bandit leader, rushes to put up a notice on the north gate. [The notice reads:] […]