No. 356 in Korean
연
The Korean word "연" can mean "kite," "connection," or "year," depending on the context.
In a sentence
연이 높이 날아올랐다.
The kite flew high into the sky.
In this sentence, '연' refers to a 'kite', a flying object usually made of paper or fabric.
연이 사람의 결정에 영향을 미칠 수 있어요.
Fate can influence a person's decisions.
Here, '연' metaphorically represents 'fate' or 'destiny', reflecting its figurative use.
그는 연탄을 이용해 방을 덥혔다.
He heated the room using briquettes.
In this context, '연' is part of the compound word '연탄', which means 'briquette', a type of fuel.
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