Korean

Meaning: among; in the middle of; center
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

One of the three people is the culprit.
바이올린의 현 중 하나가 갑자기 끊어졌다.
One of the violin strings suddenly broke.
조선 시대에 사용은 중요한 군직 중 하나였다.
During the Joseon Dynasty, a Sayong was one of the important military positions.
저는 과일 중에서 특히 사과를 좋아해요.
I like fruits, especially apples.
그 사건은 현재 법원에 계속 중이다.
The case is currently pending in court.
우리는 미국 여행 중에 텍사스주의 주도인 오스틴을 방문했다.
We visited Austin, the capital of Texas, during our trip to the United States.
이 건물은 현재 공사 중입니다.
This building is currently under construction.
이 건물은 지금 공사 중입니다.
This building is currently under construction.
불교의 십이 연기 중 하나인 촉은 감각의 원인이 된다.
In Buddhism, contact (phassa), one of the twelve nidanas, is the cause of sensation.
건물 내부는 아직 공사 중입니다.
The inside of the building is still under construction.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate the middle of something, a selection from a group, or that an action is in progress.

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