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구새 (가) The part “가” may be omitted. 먹다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 구새(가) 먹다
  • 구새가 먹다
  • 구새 먹다

English rendering Become hollow inside Literal translation: “Heart rot eats in”

Meaning 1

살아 있는 나무의 속이 오래되어 저절로 썩어 구멍이 뚫리다.

For the inside of a living tree to decay naturally with age and become hollow

Dictionary example 1

봄이 되니 구새가 먹은 나무에도 새 잎이 났다.

With spring, even the hollow-hearted tree put out new leaves.
Meaning 2

속이 쓰지 못하게 되었거나 내용이 비게 되다.

Become unusable inside or empty of substance

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“구새가 먹다” — Become hollow inside: For the inside of a living tree to decay naturally with age and become hollow
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