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광 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 치다

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  • 광을 치다
  • 광 치다

English rendering Polish or embellish Literal translation: “Apply a shine”

Meaning 1

윤기를 내다.

Give something a glossy shine

Dictionary example 1

구두에 광을 치고 다닌다.

Go about with polished shoes.
Meaning 2

사실보다 크게 떠벌려 허풍을 치다.

Boast by making something seem larger than the facts

Dictionary example 1

이야기에 대충 광을 쳐서 말했으니 모두 놀랄 거야.

I embellished the story a little, so everyone will be surprised.

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“광을 치다” — Polish or embellish: Give something a glossy shine
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