No. 16,531 in Korean
사단
"사단" can mean "division" (military unit) or "trouble/incident."
In a sentence
그는 그 사건에서 큰 사단이 났다.
A big disturbance occurred in that incident.
In this sentence, '사단' is used to mean 'disturbance' or 'problem.' It reflects a situation where an issue or trouble arises.
그녀는 군대의 사단장을 만나 기뻤다.
She was happy to meet the division commander of the army.
Here, '사단' refers to a 'military division,' which is an organizational unit within the army. It is part of hierarchical military structuring.
사단을 유지하기 위해 정기적인 회의가 필요하다.
Regular meetings are necessary to maintain the division.
In this example, '사단' still refers to a division, specifically within an organizational context. It describes keeping the unit or group functional and organized.
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