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monk; Buddhist monk

1.Bound nounSino-Korean: 中

  1. 1

    A bound noun used to refer to something out of many.

    Korean definition: 여럿 가운데.

    • Among all the colors, Jisu likes sky blue.

    • Minjun said that among the qualities of a spouse, the most important one is personality.

  2. 2

    A bound noun used to refer to a time when one is doing something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 하는 동안.

    • We got to know each other by chance during a trip.

    • Assistant Manager Jeong never does anything other than work during working hours.

  3. 3

    A bound noun used to refer to a state that one is in.

    Korean definition: 어떤 상태인 동안.

    • I am currently enrolled at a university.

    • Yumin decided to get a health checkup while on vacation.

  4. 4

    A bound noun used to refer to a period that is within a certain timeframe.

    Korean definition: 어떤 시간의 범위를 넘지 않는 동안.

    • Seunggyu had to submit all the reports within this week.

    • We will send the requested materials by email sometime today.

2.Noun

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    monk; Buddhist monk

    A person who lives in a Buddhist temple and practices and promotes the teachings of the Buddha.

    Korean definition: 절에서 살면서 부처의 가르침을 실천하고 불교를 널리 알리는 사람.

    • The monk became a monk because he had a purpose in mind.

    • The monk willingly took on hardship, left the temple, and wandered the world.