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Usages of de
조용한 데서 명상을 하면 마음을 편하게 하는 데 도움이 돼.joyonghan deseo myeongsangeul hamyeon ma-eumeul pyeonhage haneun de doumi dwae.
If you meditate in a quiet place, it helps you feel at ease.
공원 근처에 조용한 데가 있어요.gongwon geuncheo-e joyonghan dega isseoyo.
There is a quiet place near the park.
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