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side; face

NounSino-Korean: 面

  1. 1

    side; face

    The flat part on the surface of a thing.

    Korean definition: 사물의 겉에 있는 평평한 부분.

    • Traditional hanji made from paper mulberry has an even, glossy surface.

    • That church is located on the flat surface at the top of the hill.

  2. 2

    side; face

    The plane or surface that comprises a solid figure.

    Korean definition: 입체형을 구성하는 평면이나 표면.

    • A cube is made up of six faces in all.

    • Each of the four sides of the tower has a door, so air flows through.

  3. 3

    side

    The side of a thing that faces something else.

    Korean definition: 무엇을 향하고 있는 쪽.

    • Minjun looked toward the east side where the sun rises.

    • This building has small windows on its south side to let in sunlight.

  4. 4

    side; aspect; facet

    A certain aspect or field of a thing.

    Korean definition: 일의 어떤 측면이나 방면.

    • This film focused only on the artistic side and failed commercially.

    • To paint a good portrait, pick the single most distinctive aspect of the person and paint around it.