No. 14,185 in Korean
명색이
"명색이" means "so-called" or "in name only."
In a sentence
명색이 학생인데 공부를 해야죠.
Though I am nominally a student, I should study.
"명색이" emphasizes the role or title of 'student', implying responsibility or behavior expected from that status.
명색이 팀 리더인데 모두를 이끌어야죠.
As I am nominally the team leader, I need to guide everyone.
Here, "명색이" highlights the position of 'team leader', suggesting the actions tied to that role.
명색이 전문가인데 모르는 게 많아요.
Though I am nominally an expert, there are many things I don't know.
In this example, "명색이" refers to the title 'expert', pointing out the incongruence between the assumed expectation and reality.
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