This is the 14017th most frequent Korean word.
매복
Ambush.
The word "매복" here refers to a strategic positioning to attack unexpectedly, used in a military context.
적군이 산속에 매복하고 있다.
The enemy is ambushing in the mountains.
In this sentence, "매복" is used in a medical context, describing a tooth that is impacted within the gums.
치아 매복은 치과 치료가 필요한 중요한 문제입니다.
Dental impaction is an important issue that requires dental treatment.
Here, "매복" refers again to the tactic of ambushing, emphasizing its historical application.