중꺽마 (jung-kkeok-ma) meaning in Korean
중꺽마 · jung-kkeok-ma
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'jung-kkeok-ma' (중꺽마) is a popular Korean slang and meme meaning 'the important thing is an unbreakable heart'. It is widely used to encourage resilience and perseverance against overwhelming odds. Whether in sports, gaming, or everyday life, this motivational phrase inspires people to never give up.
Pronunciation
jung-kkeok-ma
Intensity
Mild
Frequency
Common
Categories
Meme
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Meaning
An abbreviation for 'The important thing is an unbreakable heart'. It is a widely popular motivational buzzword used to encourage resilience and perseverance against overwhelming odds.
Korean editor note
'중요한 것은 꺾이지 않는 마음'의 줄임말로, 어떠한 역경에도 포기하지 않는 불굴의 의지를 뜻하는 유행어입니다. 2022년 e스포츠와 월드컵을 거치며 국민적인 희망과 긍정의 아이콘으로 자리 잡았습니다.
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점수 차이가 크지만 중꺽마 정신으로 끝까지 뛰어보자!
The score gap is huge, but let's run until the end with the 'jung-kkeok-ma' spirit!
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