받고

받고

"받고" means "receiving and" or "after receiving" depending on context.

Here, '받고' (after receiving) indicates receiving a gift, showcasing its use to connect receiving an item with a subsequent reaction.

저는 선물을 받고 기뻤어요.

I received a gift and was happy.

While '받고' isn't directly used here, its root '받다' (to receive) would imply the action of embracing or accepting something, highlighting its broad semantic range.

우리는 새로운 지식을 배우고 받아들이고 싶어요.

We want to learn and accept new knowledge.

In this sentence, '받고' connects the action of receiving advice to the subsequent action of making a decision.

그는 조언을 받고 고민 끝에 결정을 내렸어요.

He received advice and, after some contemplation, made a decision.