No. 1,524 in Korean
격리
"Isolation" or "quarantine."
In a sentence
그 환자는 감염병 때문에 격리되었습니다.
The patient was isolated due to an infectious disease.
Here, the word '격리' (isolation/quarantine) is used to describe the act of being separated from others due to health reasons.
나는 스트레스를 관리하기 위해 잠시 격리된 시간이 필요합니다.
I need some isolated time to manage stress.
In this sentence, '격리' is metaphorically used to represent being apart from external interactions to focus on personal needs.
재난 발생 시에는 안전을 위해 격리가 중요합니다.
During a disaster, isolation is important for safety.
Here, '격리' refers to the function of separation for protection or preventive measure during emergencies.
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