먼 곳에서 찾다
그는 먼 곳에서 찾은 보석을 나에게 주었다.
He gave me the gem he found from afar.
To locate or discover something after searching from a distant or remote place.
나는 먼 곳에서 찾은 책을 소중히 간직하고 있다.
I cherish the book I found from afar.
그녀는 먼 곳에서 찾은 재료로 이 요리를 만들었다.
She made this dish using ingredients sourced from far away.
Often implies effort or journey in the search process.
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Pro Tip
Contextual Meaning
While the phrase literally means 'to find from a distant place', it often carries connotations of effort, journey, or intentional search across distance. Compare with '바로 찾다' (find immediately/right away).
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
This is a literal phrase. Do not confuse with idiomatic expressions like '먼 길을 가다' (to go a long journey) which may have metaphorical meanings.
Word Origin
Composed of '먼' (far/distant) + '곳' (place) + '에서' (from) + '찾다' (to find). Literally means 'to find from a distant place'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in contexts involving travel, remote locations, or intentional searches over distance. Can imply both physical and metaphorical distance.