Korean

Meaning: monk; Buddhist priest
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

He cut ties with the secular world, entered a temple, and became a monk.
내 친구 중에는 나 씨 성을 가진 사람이 있다.
Among my friends, there is a person with the surname 'Na'.
8월은 한국에서 가장 더운 달 중 하나입니다.
August is one of the hottest months in Korea.
성경에 나오는 함은 노아의 아들 중 한 명입니다.
Ham, who appears in the Bible, is one of Noah's sons.
추석은 한국의 중요한 명절 중 하나입니다.
Chuseok is one of Korea's important traditional holidays.
건강한 치아는 오복 중 하나입니다.
Healthy teeth are one of the five blessings.
운전 중에 한눈을 팔면 안 됩니다.
You shouldn't take your eyes off the road while driving.
아이들이 가장 좋아하는 간식 중 하나는 달콤한 젤리입니다.
One of the snacks that children like the most is sweet jelly.
그는 무의식중에 옛 연인의 이름을 불렀다.
He unconsciously called out his former lover's name.
한국 속담 중에는 지혜가 담긴 말이 많다.
Among Korean proverbs, there are many wise sayings.

Usage Notes

Refers to a Buddhist monk. The term '승려' or '스님' is more commonly used and respectful.

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