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human; human being

NounSino-Korean: 人間

  1. 1

    human; human being

    A social being that is capable of thinking and using language and tools.

    Korean definition: 생각할 수 있으며 언어와 도구를 만들어 사용하고 사회를 이루어 사는 존재.

    • Humans are social animals.

    • Humans' endless greed has led to the depletion of resources.

  2. 2

    human world

    The world where humans live.

    Korean definition: 사람이 사는 세상.

    • God ordered his son to go down to the human world and rule over them.

    • The angel injured its wings when falling to the human world and could no longer return to heaven.

  3. 3

    grown-up

    A being that has certain qualifications and character.

    Korean definition: 일정한 자격이나 인격을 갖춘 존재.

    • He still hasn't grown up into a decent person; every time he opens his mouth, he lies.

    • Teacher, please teach our child strictly and make a decent person of him.

  4. 4

    man; woman

    (disparaging) A person whom one doesn't like.

    Korean definition: (낮잡아 이르는 말로) 마음에 들지 않는 사람.

    • He's a vulgar man who cares about nothing but money.

    • I didn't see you that way, but you're a really shameless person.