Korean

Meaning: ten; 10
Part of Speech: Number

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十

Example sentences

I came back to my hometown after ten years.
그녀는 십 대지만 매우 성숙해 보였다.
Even though she was a teenager, she looked very mature.
글자 크기를 십 포로 맞춰 주세요.
Please adjust the font size to 10 points.
불교의 십이 연기 중 하나인 촉은 감각의 원인이 된다.
In Buddhism, contact (phassa), one of the twelve nidanas, is the cause of sensation.
우리는 결혼 십 주년을 기념하기 위해 여행을 다녀왔다.
We traveled to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary.
그는 십 년이 지났지만 여전히 젊어 보인다.
Even though ten years have passed, he still looks young.
두 연인은 십 년간의 오랜 연애 끝에 결혼했다.
The two lovers married after a decade-long relationship.
그는 십 년 동안 산에서 수련한 끝에 도사가 되었다.
After training in the mountains for ten years, he became a master.
저는 고향을 떠나온 지 십 년이 되었습니다.
It has been ten years since I left my hometown.
그는 십 년 전이나 지금이나 변함없이 친절하다.
He is as kind as ever, just like ten years ago.

Usage Notes

Sino-Korean number for ten. Used in dates, money, minutes, and various measurements.

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