No. 18,217 in Korean
술자리
A social gathering or event involving drinking alcohol.
In a sentence
어제 친구들과 즐거운 술자리를 가졌습니다.
Yesterday, I had a pleasant drinking gathering with friends.
In this sentence, '술자리' refers to an actual gathering focused on social interaction where drinking might occur. It is used as part of the activity described happening yesterday.
그는 술자리에서 사람들과 쉽게 어울렸어요.
He easily socialized with people at the drinking gathering.
Here, '술자리' specifies the social context or setting in which individuals interact. It does not just mean drinking but involves broader social exchange typically centered around the occasion.
술자리를 잡기로 했어요, 시간과 장소를 정해 봅시다.
We decided to arrange a drinking gathering; let's decide the time and place.
In this case, '술자리' conveys the planned event or meeting where drinking and socialization are expected. It highlights the organizational aspect of such an occasion.
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