No. 8,506 in Korean
燈
"燈" (등) means "lamp" or "light."
In a sentence
아파트 단지 입구에 새로운 전등이 설치되었습니다.
A new lamp was installed at the entrance to the apartment complex.
In this sentence, '전등' refers to an electric lamp or light, showing a practical application of '燈' in everyday life.
옛날에는 등불을 켜서 밤을 밝혔습니다.
In the past, lamps were lit to illuminate the night.
Here, '등불' indicates a traditional lamp or light, used historically for lighting during the night.
등잔 밑이 어둡다는 속담이 있습니다.
There is a proverb that says it's dark under the lamp.
In this instance, '등잔' specifies an oil lamp, employed proverbially to illustrate wisdom or insight.
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