No. 628 in Korean
되어
"되어" means "become" or "is done" depending on context.
In a sentence
그녀는 의사가 되어 많은 사람들을 도왔다.
She became a doctor and helped many people.
In this sentence, '되어' is used to indicate becoming something (a doctor in this case).
내일 회의가 오후 3시에 되어 있습니다.
Tomorrow's meeting is set for 3 PM.
Here, '되어' implies the state of being scheduled or arranged.
꿈이 현실이 되어 기쁩니다.
I am pleased that my dream has become a reality.
In this context, '되어' represents the act of transforming into or becoming (a dream into reality).
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