No. 1,368 in Korean
생애
"생애" means "lifetime" or "life."
In a sentence
그녀는 자신의 생애를 아이들을 돌보는 데 바쳤다.
She dedicated her life to taking care of children.
In this sentence, "생애" is used to refer to a person's lifetime, emphasizing a period dedicated towards a particular pursuit.
생애 처음으로 그녀는 외국 여행을 가기로 결심했다.
For the first time in her life, she decided to go on a trip abroad.
Here, "생애" is used to highlight an event occurring within the span of someone's lifetime.
그 화가의 생애는 그가 그린 그림들 속에서 이야기를 들려준다.
The painter's life tells a story through the paintings he created.
In this context, "생애" refers to the entirety of the painter's life as reflected in the art produced during it.
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