No. 2,049 in Korean
성인
"성인" means "adult" or "grown-up" in English.
In a sentence
그 책은 성인을 위한 내용입니다.
That book is for adults.
In this sentence, '성인' is used to refer to 'an adult,' highlighting that the content of the book is intended for adult readers.
그는 성인으로서 책임감을 가져야 합니다.
He should take responsibility as an adult.
Here, '성인' is employed to signify the role or status of being an adult, emphasizing maturity and responsibility.
불교에서는 성인을 높은 경지에 오른 사람으로 부릅니다.
In Buddhism, a sage is referred to as a person who has attained a high level.
In this context, '성인' means 'a sage or saint,' illustrating its use in a spiritual or philosophical sense to describe a respected or enlightened individual.
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