No. 15,540 in Korean
병
The Korean word "병" can mean "bottle" or "disease" depending on context.
In a sentence
나는 병에 담긴 물을 마셨어요.
I drank the water contained in the bottle.
Here, "병" means "bottle," referring to a container for liquids.
그는 피부병이 있다.
He has a skin disease.
In this context, "병" stands for "disease" or "illness," specifically a skin illness in this sentence.
병사가 나란히 행진하고 있었다.
The soldiers were marching side by side.
Here, "병" is part of the word "병사," which means "soldier," showing a compound usage.
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