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Korean expression

그렇게

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What does 그렇게 mean?

그렇게 means "In that way" in Korean.

How it works here

‘그렇게’ refers to the method or manner just mentioned.

When it's used

Used to correct someone’s way of speaking or doing something.

The line

아 그렇게 말고요.

Ah, not like that.

Someone corrects another person’s expression or method during a conversation.

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More examples

  1. 그렇게 말하면 오해가 생길 수 있어.

    If you say it that way, it may cause a misunderstanding.

  2. 문제는 그렇게 해결하시면 안 됩니다.

    You must not solve the problem that way.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

그렇게

아 그렇게 말고요.

  • In that way; by that method.
  • It means to do exactly what that person does.
  • It means to go in that direction.
  • It means to explain that reason again.
Show the answer

In that way; by that method.

‘그렇게’ is an adverb meaning in that way. It often helps correct a method by contrasting it with another way.

Other words in this line

말다
To stop; not to

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