색안경을 끼고 보다

To judge someone or something with bias or prejudice, not objectively

발 벗고 나서다 (돕다)

To step in eagerly and help someone without hesitation

귀를 기울이다

To listen closely and attentively, often with care or interest

주관

One’s own perspective, values, or standards that guide their thinking

선정이 (되다)

To be selected or chosen from among many options

비결

A special method or hidden know-how that leads to success

알게 모르게

Whether knowingly or unknowingly; consciously or subconsciously

(후보를) 찍다

To vote for a candidate (often informally or without deep consideration)

수상하다

To receive an award or prize

화재 현장

The site or location where a fire occurred

귀중하다

To be very important and valuable

쑥스럽다

To feel shy, awkward, or slightly embarrassed

존경스럽다

Deserving of respect or admiration

걸맞다

To be suitable or well-matched for something

어려움에 처하다

To face or encounter a difficult situation

위험을 무릅쓰다

To take a risk knowingly; to face danger despite the risks

수재민

A person who suffers from flood damage or displacement

수해

Damage or destruction caused by flooding

결식아동

A child who regularly misses meals due to poverty

소년 소녀 가장

A young child who has to take responsibility for the family

모금

The act of collecting money for a cause

바자회

A fundraising event where items are sold, usually at low prices

자선

Charitable giving or acts to help those in need

구호품

Relief goods provided to people in crisis situations

고사하고

Let alone ~; used to emphasize that even the lesser thing didn’t happen

홍수

A flood caused by excessive rain or overflowing water

(마음이) 굴뚝 같다

To desperately want to do something; to strongly wish

수익금

Money earned from an event, often used for donations or business

기증

Donating goods or money for a good cause

짜다

To make a plan or schedule something out

발이 넓다

To know a lot of people; to have a wide network

마당발이다

Someone who has an especially large and diverse social network

인맥이 넓다

To have many personal or professional connections

파리만 날리다

To have no customers or activity, like a shop doing badly

망치다

To ruin something that was going well or had potential

빠듯하다

To be tight on time or money; to barely manage

쓸데없이

Unnecessarily; without purpose or need

훔쳐가다

To steal something secretly

의심하다

To doubt or suspect someone or something

보장되다

To be guaranteed or ensured to be safe, successful, etc

기부

To give donations voluntarily, usually for a good cause

경기를 타다

To be affected by the economic situation

이름값

To live up to one’s reputation or name recognition

중요시하다

To treat something as important or give it priority

동사하다

To die from cold or harsh conditions (often used metaphorically)

군것질

To snack between meals, usually sweets or junk food

금세

In no time; very quickly

식욕이 당기다

To feel a strong appetite or craving for food

망가지다

To break down, either physically or in terms of function

거액

A large sum of money; a significant financial amount

소속사

The company or agency someone belongs to, like an entertainment label

자금난

Financial difficulties due to lack of funds

흔쾌히

Willingly and gladly, with no hesitation

경비원

A security guard or building watchman

악취

A foul or very unpleasant smell

왕래

The act of visiting or going back and forth between places

현주소를 반영하다

To reflect one’s current situation or status

팔을 걷어붙이다

To roll up one’s sleeves and actively get involved

훈훈하다

Warm and heartwarming, often describing feelings or atmosphere

산업화

The process of industrial development and expansion

분업화

Division of labor; separating tasks into specific roles

무관하다

To be unrelated or not connected

친분

A close or familiar relationship with someone

익명

Anonymity; when a person’s name or identity is hidden

불량 청소년

A troubled or delinquent youth who causes problems

운둔형 외톨이

A shut-in who avoids all social interaction

비혼모

A woman who raises a child without being married

선입관

A preconceived notion or judgment formed before knowing the facts

편견

Bias or prejudice that prevents fair judgment

희망차다

To be full of hope or positive expectations for the future

절실하다

To feel something is deeply needed or urgent

재능 기부

Donating one’s skills or talents for a good cause