No. 3,730 in Korean
선
Line; virtue; goodness; edge; selection (depending on context).
In a sentence
그 접시의 둘레에 선을 그었어요.
I drew a line around the edge of the plate.
The word "선" refers to a 'line', specifically a drawn boundary.
이제 선을 넘어서는 행동은 절대 금지입니다.
Now, any action that crosses the line is strictly prohibited.
Here "선" metaphorically represents 'a boundary or limit' as in behavioral expectations.
버스 노선도를 보며 다음 정류장을 확인했어요.
I checked the next bus stop while looking at the bus route map.
"선" in "노선도" means 'route', referring to the planned path or direction of travel.
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