No. 995 in Korean
많고
"많고" means "there is/are many" or "plentiful."
In a sentence
세상에는 좋은 일이 많고 나쁜 일도 많습니다.
There are many good things in the world, and there are also many bad things.
Here, '많고' is used to describe the abundance of '좋은 일' (good things) and contrasts it with '나쁜 일' (bad things).
도서관에는 자료가 많고 공부하는 사람들도 많이 있습니다.
There are many resources in the library, and there are also many people studying.
In this sentence, '많고' highlights the plentiful resources in the library and transitions to mentioning the students present.
산에는 나무가 많고 공기도 맑습니다.
There are many trees in the mountain, and the air is clear.
The word '많고' links the idea of many trees with the quality of clear air, showcasing its use in transitioning between related ideas.
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