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angel

NounSino-Korean: 天使

  1. 1

    angel

    A messenger that acts as an intermediary between god and humans by coming down from the heavens and conveying god's message to the humans.

    Korean definition: 하늘에서 내려와 인간에게 신의 뜻을 전하며 신과 인간을 이어 주는 심부름꾼.

    • In the Bible, angels appear to convey God's will.

    • We prayed for an angel to come down from heaven and drive away the bad people.

  2. 2

    angel

    (figurative) A person who is pure and kind.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 순결하고 선량한 사람.

    • The innocence of the little children was like looking at angels.

    • The nurse who cared for patients so devotedly seemed just like an angel.

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