No. 3,671 in Korean
비상
"비상" means "emergency" or "extraordinary."
In a sentence
비상 상황이 발생했습니다.
An emergency situation has occurred.
The word "비상" is used here to mean an 'emergency,' often referring to situations requiring immediate attention or action.
그는 비상금을 잘 숨겨 놓았다.
He has hidden his emergency funds well.
Here, "비상" modifies "금" (money) to refer to 'emergency funds,' money saved for unforeseen events.
비상 대피 훈련은 모두에게 중요하다.
Emergency evacuation drills are important for everyone.
In this sentence, "비상" qualifies "대피" (evacuation), forming the phrase for 'emergency evacuation.'
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