걸친

This is the 1521st most frequent Korean word.

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걸친

The Korean word "걸친" means "hung" or "draped over."


Here, '걸친' is used to describe the act of placing or draping something over an object in a casual manner.

그녀는 어깨에 가볍게 스카프를 걸친 채 들어왔다.

She came in with a scarf lightly draped over her shoulder.


In this sentence, '걸친' is used metaphorically to depict how clouds rest on or around the mountain.

산은 구름을 걸친 채 평온해 보였다.

The mountain appeared serene, draped in clouds.


Here, '걸친' refers to the act of spreading over or encompassing a specified time duration or frequency.

그는 일주일에 두세 번 헬스장에 걸친 운동을 하고 있다.

He exercises a couple of times a week at the gym.