No. 29 in Korean
김
The Korean word "김" can mean **seaweed**, a **surname** (Kim), or **steam**, depending on context.
In a sentence
오늘 아침에 김을 먹었어요.
I ate seaweed this morning.
In this sentence, '김' refers to the edible seaweed used in Korean cuisine.
밥에 김이 모락모락 나고 있어요.
Steam is rising from the rice.
Here, '김' means the steam or vapor coming out from hot food or liquid.
김 선생님은 정말 친절하세요.
Mr. Kim is really kind.
In this instance, '김' is used as a common Korean surname.
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