No. 15,761 in Korean
복역하고
"복역하고" means "serving a sentence" or "imprisoned."
In a sentence
그는 자신의 범죄로 인해 5년간 복역하고 있었습니다.
He was serving a 5-year sentence due to his crime.
In this sentence, '복역하고' refers to the act of serving a prison sentence, specifically the duration for which an individual is confined due to a legal conviction.
군대에서 복역하고 나온 그는 책임감 있는 사람이 되었습니다.
The person who served in the military and came out became a responsible individual.
Here, '복역하고' is utilized to describe fulfilling one’s duty or service in a military context, emphasizing personal growth or change.
그가 옛 시절을 회상하며 복역하고 보낸 시간에 대해 이야기했습니다.
He reflected on his old days and talked about the time he spent serving his sentence.
In this instance, '복역하고' signifies the recollection of time spent serving a sentence, often connecting to the past and its influence on the present events.
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