No. 13,849 in Korean
만년
"만년" means "eternity" or "ten thousand years."
In a sentence
그는 만년 동안 평화를 추구해 왔습니다.
He has been seeking peace for ten thousand years.
Here, '만년' is used to denote a period of ten thousand years, showcasing its literal meaning of a lengthy duration.
그는 회사에서 만년 부장으로 일합니다.
He has been working as a manager at the company for many years.
In this sentence, '만년' is metaphorically used to describe being in the same position for a long time.
옛날부터 이 지역은 만년산으로 불렸습니다.
Since ancient times, this region has been called the 'Ten Thousand Years Mountain.'
Here, '만년' is part of a proper noun referring to a mountain with a name implying eternity or longstanding history.
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