No. 721 in Korean
상반기
The first half of the year.
In a sentence
올해 상반기에는 많은 변화가 있었습니다.
This year's first half presented many changes.
상반기 is used to refer to the first half of the year, here emphasizing the time period when changes occurred.
회사의 상반기 매출이 작년보다 크게 증가했습니다.
The sales of the company during the first half of the year significantly increased compared to last year.
상반기 is applied in a business context to indicate the time frame of the first half of the fiscal year.
상반기 동안 여행을 많이 가려고 계획 중입니다.
I am planning to go on many trips during the first half of the year.
상반기 refers to a personal time frame within the first half of the year for planning activities.
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