No. 3,632 in Korean
본토
"Mainland."
In a sentence
본토는 태풍의 영향을 크게 받았습니다.
The mainland was greatly affected by the typhoon.
In this sentence, '본토' is used to refer to the mainland, distinguishing it from islands or other territories.
이 음식은 본토 레시피를 따랐다고 합니다.
This dish is said to follow the mainland's recipe.
Here, '본토' indicates the place of origin of a cultural aspect, emphasizing authenticity or tradition.
그들은 본토와 떨어져 있는 지역에서 살아가고 있습니다.
They live in a region separated from the mainland.
'본토' is used here to describe a geographical reference, contrasting the mainland with remote or separated areas.
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