No. 854 in Korean
강
The Korean word "강" means "river."
In a sentence
한강은 서울을 가로지르는 유명한 강입니다.
The Han River is a famous river that flows through Seoul.
Here, "강" is used to refer to a natural river.
그는 체력이 강해서 어떤 일도 잘 해낼 수 있어요.
He is strong in stamina, so he can handle any task well.
In this usage, "강" relates to being strong or powerful.
한국의 강수량은 계절에 따라 변합니다.
The rainfall in Korea changes according to the seasons.
Here "강" is part of "강수량," meaning precipitation or rainfall, showing its usage in a compound noun.
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