Korean

분별
Meaning: discernment; classification; good sense
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

그는 매사에 분별 있게 행동하여 사람들의 신뢰를 얻었다.
He acted with discernment in everything and gained people's trust.
그는 사리 분별이 확실해서 믿음직스럽다.
He is reliable because he has a clear sense of reason.

Usage Notes

Refers to the ability to distinguish between right and wrong or to classify things based on their nature.

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