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Korean idiom set one’s ambition

Idioms linked to “뜻” · Linked dictionary word

뜻 (을) The part “을” may be omitted. 세우다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 뜻(을) 세우다
  • 뜻을 세우다
  • 뜻 세우다

English rendering set one’s ambition Literal translation: “establish one’s intention”

Meaning 1

장래의 목표를 마음에 품고 결심하다.

To hold a future goal in one’s heart and resolve to pursue it.

Dictionary example 1

그는 대학 졸업 후에 판사가 될 뜻을 세우고 열심히 공부했다.

He set his ambition on becoming a judge after university and studied hard.

Dictionary example 2

선생은 나라를 위해 큰일을 할 인재를 기르는 일에 일생을 바치기로 뜻을 세웠다.

The teacher resolved to devote their life to raising talented people who would do great things for the country.

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“뜻을 세우다” — set one’s ambition: To hold a future goal in one’s heart and resolve to pursue it.
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