No. 243 in Korean
선수
"선수" means "athlete" or "player."
In a sentence
그는 훌륭한 야구 선수입니다.
He is an excellent baseball player.
Here, '선수' means 'player' or 'athlete', used to refer to someone who is professional or proficient in sports.
이 일에서는 그녀가 선수예요.
She is an expert in this work.
In this context, '선수' metaphorically means 'expert' or 'master', referring to proficiency in a specific field.
그는 대회에서 최고의 선수를 이겼습니다.
He defeated the best competitor in the competition.
Here, '선수' refers to a competitor in a contest or competition, someone who participates actively.
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