No. 612 in Korean
가족
Family.
In a sentence
우리 가족은 주말마다 산책을 가요.
Our family goes for a walk every weekend.
Here, '가족' means 'family' and refers to the close group of people one shares a bond with, used as the subject of the sentence.
친구들 같은 가족이 있다면 정말 행복할 거야.
If you have friends who feel like family, you would be truly happy.
In this sentence, '가족' is used metaphorically to describe a close-knit, familial relationship with friends.
가족이란 서로 돕고 이해하는 존재입니다.
Family are those who help and understand each other.
Here, '가족' is abstractly defined as a group characterized by mutual support and understanding.
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